This post is only open to current employees of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Interim Director of Public Health (6 months)
Medical Appointment - Consultant Salary : £111,430 - £148,064 plus DPH Supplement (as per PCS(DD)2025/01)
Non-Medical Appointment - Executive and Senior Manager Grade G: £126,180-167,620 (as per PCS(ESM)2025/3)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking Expressions of Interest for the post of Interim Director of Public Health for a six-month period.
NHSGGC is Scotland’s largest health system, serving a core population of 1.2 million people and providing specialist services to 2.2 million people across the West of Scotland. With an annual revenue budget of approximately £4.65 billion and a workforce of over 42,000 staff, NHSGGC plays a pivotal role in improving population health, tackling inequalities and delivering safe, effective, person-centred care.
This interim appointment provides a critical opportunity to provide Executive leadership for public health during a period of transition, ensuring continuity of statutory public health functions while maintaining strategic momentum across the system.
We are seeking an outstanding, credible and influential public health leader to undertake this key Executive Director role at the heart of system leadership.
The Role
The Interim Director of Public Health will provide strategic public health leadership and expert advice across the full spectrum of public health activity, including health protection, emergency preparedness, population health improvement and the reduction of health inequalities.
As Interim Director of Public Health, you will:
1. Be an Executive Director of the NHSGGC Board and a full member of the Corporate Management Team
2. Provide Executive-level leadership for public health across NHSGGC
3. Maintain and assure delivery of statutory public health responsibilities, including health protection and emergency response
4. Provide strategic advice to the Board, Chief Executive and Executive Team
5. Lead and support the Public Health Directorate, including oversight of multidisciplinary teams and resources
6. Support and advise six Health and Social Care Partnerships and Integration Joint Boards
7. Maintain oversight of vaccination and population screening programmes
8. Act as Board lead for key public health partnerships, including the Glasgow Centre for Population Health
9. Strengthen partnership working across local authorities, Public Health Scotland, the Scottish Government, and the third and voluntary sector
10. Provide visible leadership to public health teams during a period of organisational transition
11. Ensure continued focus on population health improvement, health protection and reducing health inequalities
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is open to suitably qualified and experienced senior public health professionals who currently work in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at a Senior Level:
Applicants must demonstrate the credibility, authority and leadership capability required to operate effectively at Board and system level within a large, complex health system.
Closing Date
12. 23:59 on 5 February
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
*Please note: Candidates are expected to provide original, authentic responses in their application. The use of AI-generated or third-party material is discouraged and may result in withdrawal from the process.