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.
Health Protection and Screening Clinical Specialist
Band 7 - £48,788 – £56,747 per annum
plus, Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 pro rata
37 hours per week
Fixed Term for 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles, to join the Public Health Directorate as a Health Protection and Screening Clinical Specialist. This as a fantastic opportunity for nurse or allied health professional who would like to try something different. You will join an established and experienced public health team, and participate in a range of professional activities and projects to improve and protect the health of the population in the Western Isles. The opportunity is fixed term, for a period of 12 months, due to secondment.
You will bring a positive outlook and be responsible for handling health protection enquiries and situations both during working hours, and out of hours by supporting the on call rotation. The on call element is typically undertaken from home. You will give advice on the management of infectious disease outbreaks. These vary from respiratory illnesses in health and care settings, to food borne infections and outbreaks on cruise ships visiting the Western Isles. You will also support the management of environmental hazards, such as water contamination. The work is exciting and varied, and there is considerable scope for learning and career advancement.
You will work with clinical and non-clinical colleagues internally and in partner organisations. These include environmental health officers, laboratory and pharmacy staff, infection prevention and control team members, and other healthcare professionals. You will also contribute to the development and oversight of screening and immunisation programmes in the Western Isles, and work with a range of stakeholders to maximise the uptake of screening and immunisations. You will line manage two staff within the smoking cessation service, which sits within the Public Health Directorate. Full training on the systems and processes required will be provided at induction.
The post is based at the Western Isles Health Board Office in Stornoway, with occasional travel to other sites required. The post is full time, although consideration will be given to applicants wishing to work four days per week.
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.durkan@nhs.scot to arrange a time.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on 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/
Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date 3rd March 2025