Overview
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.
Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner
Band 5 £33,247 – £41,424 per annum
Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Permanent
37 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles to join the Public Health Directorate as a Sustainability and Public Health Practitioner. This is an excellent role for someone passionate about sustainability and public health, offering the chance to contribute to the development and implementation of specialist programmes. You will play a crucial part in helping NHS Western Isles meet NHS Scotland’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to achieve net-zero emissions from its supply chain across all NHS Boards.
Responsibilities
* Collecting, interpreting, and presenting sustainability data.
* Demonstrating a clear understanding of relevant policies, legislation, and guidance.
* Driving the NHS Western Isles sustainability agenda across the Islands.
* Providing recommendations and direction to others where appropriate.
* Working on multi-agency projects with excellent communication skills.
* Working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team; thriving under pressure when required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Strong report-writing skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively on multi-agency projects.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to thrive under pressure.
About the Role and Environment
NHS Western Isles offers a supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment where your contributions will make a real difference. You will join an established and experienced Public Health team, taking part in a range of professional activities and projects aimed at improving and protecting the health of the population in the Western Isles.
This is a full-time, permanent post based in Benbecula, with occasional travel to other sites including Barra, Harris, and Lewis. There is free on-site parking, and you will be based in a bright, modern, open-plan office close to the local secondary school and good public transport links.
Application Process
To find out more or arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact: Alison MacDonald, Senior Health Promotion Officer at alison.macdonald9@nhs.scot. For any further queries please contact 01851 762027.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Closing Date 30th November 2025.
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