Locum Consultant in Public Health Medicine / Consultant in Public Health
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Job Overview
NHS Orkney invites applications from qualified individuals to join our Staff Bank as Locum Consultants in Public Health Medicine / Public Health. This opportunity is open to both medical and non-medical applicants meeting consultant-level criteria. Medical applicants will be paid as a Consultant, while non-medical applicants will be paid as Agenda for Change Band 8d.
Successful candidates may be contacted periodically for locum work, which may be full-time or part-time, including participation in Health Protection on-call arrangements and other duties based on service needs. Specific objectives and responsibilities will be agreed upon case-by-case.
Roles and Responsibilities
The roles involve providing senior leadership and expert public health advice across various functions within an island health board context. Areas of work may include:
* Health Protection (including on-call duties)
* Immunisation and Screening Programmes
* Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services
* Development and quality assurance of Public Health reports, policies, and governance frameworks
* Public Health input to service improvement, strategy, and emergency planning
* Deputising for the Director of Public Health
* Other senior public health duties as required
Applicants should demonstrate broad public health expertise and flexibility. Some assignments may be remote, subject to agreement.
Current Requirement: July 2025
NHS Orkney seeks a Locum Consultant to provide on-site Health Protection cover during the Island Games from 10th to 18th July 2025. Support for remote senior consultation will also be available. Accommodation and travel support may be provided.
This position may close early if sufficient applications are received. It is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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