NHS Scottish Consultant Contract or NHS Agenda for Change Band 8D

8.0 Programmed Activities (Child, Maternal and Sexual health)

The Public Health Department in Fife is looking for a new Consultant in Public Health to lead on Child and Maternal health. The main remit of this post will be Child Health Public Health with a focus on reducing the impact of inequalities affecting children and families across Fife. 

You will join our Specialist Public Health Team which comprises of the Director of Public Health, Consultants in Public Health, Nurses, Scientists, Programme Managers and administrative staff. We have a strong team of Public Health staff covering all four domains of Public Health Practice (Health Care Public Health, Health Protection/Emergency Planning, Health Improvement and Health Intelligence).  We work with public and third sector partners to improve the life circumstances, health and wellbeing of the population of Fife. 

In addition to core job plan activities, the post holder will also be expected to take part in the Health Protection Out of Hours On-call Rota (currently 1 in 7) on a whole-time basis.  The post may carry some line management responsibilities.  

We welcome applications from people who have Specialist Registration in Public Health, either through full GMC registration and inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (Public Health) or are eligible for such inclusion within six months of the interview date; or are equivalently registered or expect to be included within six months of the interview date as a Generalist Public Health Specialist on the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR).  

Interviews will be held on Friday 1 November 2024

For further information on NHS Fife, please visit our website on  https://www.nhsfife.org/

Prospective applicants wishing to visit the Department or who would like further information should contact:

Joy Tomlinson, Director of Public Health 01592 226473 
Joy.Tomlinson3@nhs.scot

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.