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AFC Band 8D - Salary Range xc2xa399,534 - xc2xa3103,795 per annum (pro rata)* If appointed as a Medical & Dent Closing date 13 Jun 2025Phone number 07884 Reveal phone numberView more categoriesView less categoriesProfession , Grade , Contract Type Hours Setting Affiliate BMJ CareersSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Job DetailsConsultant in Public Health / Public Health Medicine (Ref: 176151)Substantive PostPart Time - 26 hours per week (AFC) or 7 sessions (M&D)AFC Band 8D - Salary Range xc2xa399,534 - xc2xa3103,795 per annum (pro rata)*If appointed as a Medical & Dental Consultant Salary Range xc2xa3107,144 - xc2xa3142,369 (pro rata)Distant Island Allowance of xc2xa32,380 per annum (pro rata)Relocation Assistance of up to xc2xa38000 availableAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Public Health / Public Health Medicine within NHS Shetland. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and forward thinking individual to join our very friendly, creative and dynamic Public Health Directorate up in the northerly most part of the UK. We are committed to improving health, reducing the health inequity within our population and reducing preventable differences in health outcomes.We envisage that the successful candidate will have a diverse portfolio leading on high priority areas of population health work, engaging with partners both within and outwith Shetland. This is likely to include leading our health protection and health improvement functions but there is scope to identify other areas of responsibility by mutual agreement with the Director of Public Health, for example screening, immunisation programmes, business continuity and resilience, health intelligence, healthcare public health, alcohol and drugs, health inequalities, children, mental health and wellbeing etc.The postholder will deputise for the Director of Public Health and support the Directorate with specialist public health training and expert advice on all public health matters. There is a 2nd on call commitment , which a shared rota across the three Scottish Islands Health Boards (Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles) that can be done remotely, and is supported by first on call teams based in the individual islands board areas.Ideally the postholder would be based in Shetland but adopt a hybrid working approach as is the norm for the Directorate. However, we would be willing to discuss full or partial remote working and flexible hours with potential candidates.Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/orPotential candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Susan Laidlaw, Director of Public Health, for an informal discussion and /or to arrange a visit to NHS Shetland ( or via Teams or on 07884 226 082)NHS Shetland's Chief Executive Brian Chittick would also welcome an informal discussion from anyone thinking of applying for this key post within NHS Shetland. Please contact him on 01595 74 3000.Closing date: 04/05/25Interview date: 19/05/25*This post has been provisionally banded under Agenda for Change and is subject to reviewFor more information and to apply:Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and xe2x80x9cNHS Shetlandxe2x80x9d in the subject line.Details of all NHS Scotland Medical Vacancies can be found atPreferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Learn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.JobseekersBMJ CareersExplore BMJCookie Settingsxc2xa9 2014 - 2025 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply -
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