Senior Public Health Research Officer

Job title:

Senior Public Health Research Officer

Company:

NHS Scotland

Job description

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.Who we are:NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website –Position:An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Senior Public Health Research Officer based at Ailsa Hospital.What you will do:You will lead a range of public health research and evaluation programmes, and disseminate accessible, evidence-based findings, with the aim of developing health services and improving the health and reducing health inequalities within the local population.For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job descriptionKnowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:You will have a degree in a relevant subject, for examples statistics, social or natural sciences, and will bring relevant experience gained in the NHS, a research organisation or other similar body.For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationHours:37 per weekA hybrid model of working will be supported.The post will be based at Ailsa Hospital, Ayr, but may require travel to Ayrshire Central Hospital (Irvine) or University Hospital Crosshouse (Kilmarnock).Driving Licence/Car Ownership:A car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Sally Amor, Public Health Consultant – Inclusive Health,INFOADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESYou should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link:To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : – for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information atWe are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Expected salary

Location

Ayr, South Ayrshire

Job date

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:52:14 GMT

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