Job Description

Job title:

Director of Public Health

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

Salary: Medical Appointment: £111,430 – £148,064 pa plus Band C Public Health Supplement
Non-Medical Appointment: Executive Grade E £96,982 – £124,871

Overview: A unique opportunity to shape the future of public health in Forth Valley. NHS Forth Valley is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive Team as Director of Public Health. This pivotal role offers the chance to influence all aspects of public health practice, including health improvement, health protection, healthcare public health, and health intelligence.

As a member of the NHS Forth Valley Board and Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice to the Board, two Integration Joint Boards (IJBs), and Community Planning Partnerships. You will also play a key role in addressing health inequalities, prevention, and population health challenges across the region.

• Lead the Public Health Directorate and provide professional leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
• Serve as the principal source of public health advice to the Board and system partners.
• Drive strategic priorities in Values Based Health & Care and reducing health inequalities.
• Champion evidence-based decision-making and population health intelligence.
• Foster collaborative relationships across NHS, local government, academia, and the voluntary sector.

This role offers the chance to shape the future of public health in a region known for innovation, natural beauty, and community spirit. The organization values continuous improvement and supportive leadership.

The successful candidate must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information can be found at (link). For further details or to explore the role, contact Ross McGuffie, Chief Executive, at fv.chief.executive@nhs.scot.

Applicants should provide authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance to generate responses is strongly discouraged. By applying, you confirm that your answers are your own work and reflect your personal knowledge, skills, and experience.

Note: Most correspondence will be via email. NHS Forth Valley is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society. Reasonable adjustments can be made for disabled applicants; contact the Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694.

Expected salary

£96,982 – £124,871 per year

Location

Stirling

Job date

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 06:39:39 GMT

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