238408 Locum Consultant in Health Protection
Posted 5 days ago by NHS Scotland
£148,064 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Astley, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role is for a Locum Consultant in Health Protection at NHS Lothian, based in Astley Ainslie Hospital, offering a fixed-term position for 9 months. The position is available under both Medical and Agenda for Change terms and conditions, with part-time hours of 28 or 25.9 hours per week. The role emphasizes equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society, including disabled candidates and those who are neurodivergent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide health protection consultancy services.
- Support the department in achieving its objectives related to public health.
- Engage in departmental and specialty activities as outlined in the job description.
- Participate in informal discussions regarding the role and responsibilities.
Key Skills:
- Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register or eligibility for registration.
- Inclusion in the UK Public Health Register for Public Health Specialists or eligibility for registration.
- Experience in health protection and public health.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Salary (Rate): £148,064 yearly
City: Astley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Applications are welcome for the above fixed-term/locum (9 months), part time post based in Caanan Park, Astley Ainslie Hospital. More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below. The post can be taken up under Medical or Agenda for Change T&Cs.
- Medical 28 hours/week, locum consultant salary £111,430 - 148,064 (pro rata)
- Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Agenda For Change 25.9 hours/week*, Band 8D salary £103,764 - £108,206 (pro rata)
- Inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
For An Informal Discussion Please Contact NAME: Andrew Rideout E-MAIL: andrew.rideout2@nhs.scot
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Interview Date: TBC
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.