Deputy Director of Public Health

Deputy Director of Public Health – NHS Scotland

The role is a full-time position (10 Programmed Activities per week, equivalent to 40 hours) with options for 37 hours per week under Agenda for Change. Salary ranges are:

• Medical and Dental
  
  Contract:
  
  £111,430 – £148,064 per annum, pro rata
• AFC Contract (Band
  9): £122,736 – £128,051 per annum, pro rata

The Deputy Director of Public Health and Health Policy will lead the Directorate to promote and protect population health across the region. The Directorate works collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including Health and Social Care Partnerships, Local Authorities, Primary Care, Police Scotland, the Third Sector, and maintains strong ties with the University of Stirling.

• The Directorate plays a key role in NHS Forth Valley by promoting and protecting population health across the region.
• It works collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including Health and Social Care Partnerships, Local Authorities, Primary Care, Police Scotland, the Third Sector, and maintains strong ties with the University of Stirling.

The required qualifications and experience are:

• Applicants must hold full GMC registration and a licence to practise, or equivalent for non‑medical applicants.
• Applicants must have Membership of the Faculty of Public Health or equivalent.
• Applicants must be included in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists at the point of application.
• Evidence of recent continued academic and professional development.
• Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills.

Closing date: 26th January 2026

Interview date:
To be confirmed

Engagement event: 9th February 2026

To apply, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Recruitment website. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Jennifer Champion, Director of Public Health, on  Please quote reference number 227963 on all correspondence.

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

• Director

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care