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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 PRACTITIONER
Band 5 £33,247 - £41,424 per annum
Plus, £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
37 Hours per week
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles, to join the Public Health Team as a Public Health Practitioner. This as a fantastic opportunity to work across the Western Isles on a wide variety of public health topics and projects. The post sits within an established and experienced team with a commitment to making a difference to population health outcomes. You will be comfortable preparing and delivering training sessions, writing reports, and supporting a variety of population groups with public health interventions.
The role involves working with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, both internally and in partner organisations. You will have a degree in a public health or health related subject, and experience of working in a public health or health related field. Full training on the systems and processes will be provided during induction, and there are opportunities to grow and develop within the team.
The post is permanent and is based at the Western Isles Health Board Office in Stornoway, with occasional travel to other sites 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.
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.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: 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.
As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date 22nd March 2026