Healthcare Scientist Principal
This is an 18‑month fixed‑term secondment position. As per the Fixed Term Contracts Policy, individuals with continuous NHS service presenting for fixed‑term roles may be refused any appointment.
About the Organisation
Public Health Scotland launched 1st April 2020 as a national health board, employing around 1,200 people, and with an annual budget of around £101 million. We want to see a Scotland where everybody thrives, where life expectancy improves and the difference in life expectancy between our poorest and wealthiest areas gets smaller.
The Post
The role of the Clinical and Public Health Directorate is to protect the people of Scotland from infectious and environmental hazards; enable high‑quality clinical and public health knowledge, research and innovation; and change clinical and public health practice by using audits at a national and local level.
Our Health Protection function has specialist teams including Surveillance, Respiratory (Viral and Bacterial), Gastrointestinal and Zoonosis, Zoonotic Emerging Infections and Borders, Field Epidemiology, Environmental Public Health, Blood Borne Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
We are seeking an experienced individual for the development, maintenance and delivery of key national health protection surveillance systems. Working closely with a multi‑disciplinary team, you will support the evolution of HP surveillance tools and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure systems maximise public health benefit.
The Candidate
Background: You will have a background in public health and knowledge of health protection surveillance.
Leadership: You will have demonstrable leadership and management of staff.
Skills: You will analyse and interpret complex epidemiological data, produce regular surveillance reports, and provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders. You should have excellent epidemiological and communication skills as you will be presenting highly specialised information at scientific and public forums. Experience evaluating the impact and performance of public health services/interventions and surveillance systems is essential, with knowledge of governance, ethical and legislative standards being advantageous.
Location and Working Pattern
The post is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Bothwell Street, Glasgow. We are currently hybrid working; you will be expected to spend time in both PHS offices and may work from home.
There will be an expectation to travel to local areas for some meetings and events.
The work pattern is Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
PHS is a flexible employer and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patterns.
During times of public health emergency or other urgent business need, you may be required to work normal contracted hours over 7 days including weekends to meet service needs.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS.
Benefits
* Pension scheme
* Comprehensive range of work‑life balance policies
* Occupational health services
* Learning resource centres
* Discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Fiona McKenzie, Head of Service, via email fiona.mackenzie13@phs.scot.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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