Health Improvement Senior Full Time

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.This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Argyll & Bute Public Health team as a Health Improvement Senior. This permanent post will work across the Argyll and Bute HSCP Area working to an agreed portfolio of work. This portfolio will be focussed on HSCP priorities and targets on areas related to working with vulnerable communities and engaging with communities, but will be required to deliver programmes of work as needed. There will be opportunities for partnership working with other partners across Argyll & Bute. Experience of leadership and management and the ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience of health improvement essential. The successful candidate will be required to lead on variety of health improvement programmes, manage staff and use initiative and good judgement in decision making. UK Public Health Registration or working towards this is desirable.A driving licence is required. The base is negotiable within Argyll and Bute & travel around Argyll and Bute will be required. Interviews will be held in-person, in Lochgilphead.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.Informal enquiries to: Maggie Clark 07483136437email: maggie.clark2@nhs.scotThis role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).Additional Information For CandidatesEffective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gàidhlig.You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposesPosts close at midnight on the indicated dateFor help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accuratelyPlease check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updatesPlease contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub – for advice and support with any system issuesWe recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobtrainOnce you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendmentsSome of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS HighlandNHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .