NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Public Health Manager Band 8A £60,126 - £64,906 per annum Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance per annum 37 Hours Per week Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles, to join the Public Health Directorate as a Public Health Manager. You will join an established and experienced public health team, and work across the three domains of public health. Your role will involve implementing strategy, co-ordinating the delivery of programmes and projects, and providing leadership and advice. You will lead the commissioning of public health services with partner organisations, and undertake the role of Child Health Commissioner. You will also support the public health on call rotation out of hours, and undertake line management duties. The post is based at the Western Isles Health Board Office in Stornoway, although occasional travel to other sites may be required. Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system, with low levels of crime. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Western Isles (NHSWI) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Please note the organisation chart presented is indicative and may be subject to change. This role is not eligible for relocation expenses. Informal enquiries and discussions with potential applicants are encouraged. Please contact Colum Durkan at colum.durkannhs.scot to arrange a time. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027. Closing Date 31st January 2025