NHS Lothian provides healthcare services across the Lothian region of Scotland, including Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the local population. Their purpose is to ensure effective, integrated healthcare services, promote well-being, and address the diverse health needs of their communities through comprehensive and compassionate care.

Science & Healthcare

NHS Lothian

You need a degree in public health or related field, experience in health improvement and project management, knowledge of health inequalities, and strong partnership and negotiation skills.

You will lead and manage public health programs, collaborating with partners and communities to reduce health inequalities and improve health in Lothian, aligning with strategic priorities.

Edinburgh

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. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own. * Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. * Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. * Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool. Post: Population Health Project Manager Salary: Band 6 Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: 0.8 WTE, 28.8 hours Department: Public Health & Health Policy Location: West Port (due to relocate July 2026 to Waverley Court) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Lothian’s Public Health Department as a Population Health Project Manager in the Partnership and Place team. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is committed to tackling the social determinants of health and reducing inequalities. The post holder will be part of an established Public Health Team and will lead the planning, management, and implementation of public health programmes, in collaboration with our community planning partners, Health and Social Care Partnership and local communities, to reduce health inequalities and improve health within Lothian. They will have responsibility for a range of public health programmes in line with locally and nationally identified priorities and partners strategic plans. We have 4 place based teams in the Population Health Division of NHS Lothian’s Directorate of Public Health and Health Policy, this vacancy is within the Edinburgh Partnership and Place team. The directorate aims to improve and protect the health of people in Lothian as part of a whole system approach to public health in Scotland. We are seeking applicants with an understanding of health inequalities and experience of health improvement/ public health, project planning, management and implementation, in addition to well-developed partnership working and negotiation skills. Applicants should be educated to degree level in public health or a related subject. Part-time and job share applicants are welcome. For further information and an informal discussion contact please contact: avril.mackay@nhs.scot To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy. Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. 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. Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

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.AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own. * Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. * Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. * Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.      Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool.Post: Population Health Project ManagerSalary: Band 6Employment type: PermanentHours of work: 0.8 WTE, 28.8 hoursDepartment: Public Health & Health PolicyLocation: West Port (due to relocate July 2026 to Waverley Court)An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Lothian’s Public Health Department as a Population Health Project Manager in the Partnership and Place team. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is committed to tackling the social determinants of health and reducing inequalities.The post holder will be part of an established Public Health Team and will lead the planning, management, and implementation of public health programmes, in collaboration with our community planning partners, Health and Social Care Partnership and local communities, to reduce health inequalities and improve health within Lothian. They will have responsibility for a range of public health programmes in line with locally and nationally identified priorities and partners strategic plans.We have 4 place based teams in the Population Health Division of NHS Lothian’s Directorate of Public Health and Health Policy, this vacancy is within the Edinburgh Partnership and Place team.The directorate aims to improve and protect the health of people in Lothian as part of a whole system approach to public health in Scotland.We are seeking applicants with an understanding of health inequalities and experience of health improvement/ public health, project planning, management and implementation, in addition to well-developed partnership working and negotiation skills. Applicants should be educated to degree level in public health or a related subject.Part-time and job share applicants are welcome.For further information and an informal discussion contact please contact:avril.mackay@nhs.scotTo work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.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.Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

251155 (LC) Population Health Project Manager - NHS Lothian

251155 (LC) Population Health Project Manager

You must have UK work permission, a satisfactory PVG record, and be able to work 36 hours a week, primarily in-office, supporting Clinical Directors in a team of Personal Assistants.

You will support 6 Clinical Directors in a team of 6, focusing on administrative tasks within a predominantly office-based role, working 36 hours a week.

People, HR & Administration

Healthcare

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. 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. Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own. * Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. * Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. * Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. The role is based at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. This post will be working as part of a team, consisting of 5 Personal Assistants and 1 Management Assistant. This post will support our 6 Clinical Directors for Paediatric services. This post is predominately office based. This post is based on 36 hours week. In line with the recent Reduced working week which was implemented 1st April 2026. Contact: Shelly Gibson: t or 0131 3120757. Assistant Service Manager

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.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.Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own. * Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. * Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. * Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.      Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool.This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.The role is based at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. This post will be working as part of a team, consisting of 5 Personal Assistants and 1 Management Assistant. This post will support our 6 Clinical Directors for Paediatric services. This post is predominately office based.This post is based on 36 hours week. In line with the recent Reduced working week which was implemented 1st April 2026.Contact: Shelly Gibson: t or 0131 3120757. Assistant Service Manager

248190 Personal Assistant - NHS Lothian

248190 Personal Assistant

You must be a motivated psychology graduate with a genuine interest in this specialty, and have or obtain satisfactory PVG Scheme membership for child and/or adult regulation.

You will provide psychologically informed meal and social support, assist in therapy interventions, perform administrative tasks, and engage in service evaluation, audit, and research activities.

Research & Development

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. 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. Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. 243932 Assistant Psychologist The Lothian Eating Disorders Service is a well established multi-disciplinary outpatient and community Eating Disorders Service. The service is based in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and the post-holder also needs to be able to provide community outreach, including home visits, throughout Lothian. There may be a requirement for some flexible working (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) We are seeking a highly motivated psychology graduate, with a genuine interest in the specialty to join this multi disciplinary team. The post is primarily a clinical role and provides excellent experience in psychologically informed meal and social support alongside individual structured therapy interventions. The post-holder will also assist with administrative tasks, service evaluation, audit and research. There will be access to Clinical Psychology supervision and the service’s continuing professional development opportunities. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. **Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact: Dr Gavin Menzies, Clinical Psychologist on 0131 537 6655 or email: gavin.menzies@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own. * Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. * Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. * Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool. 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.

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.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.Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.243932 Assistant PsychologistThe Lothian Eating Disorders Service is a well established multi-disciplinary outpatient and community Eating Disorders Service. The service is based in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and the post-holder also needs to be able to provide community outreach, including home visits, throughout Lothian. There may be a requirement for some flexible working (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm)We are seeking a highly motivated psychology graduate, with a genuine interest in the specialty to join this multi disciplinary team. The post is primarily a clinical role and provides excellent experience in psychologically informed meal and social support alongside individual structured therapy interventions. The post-holder will also assist with administrative tasks, service evaluation, audit and research. There will be access to Clinical Psychology supervision and the service’s continuing professional development opportunities.This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact: Dr Gavin Menzies, Clinical Psychologist on 0131 537 6655 or email: gavin.menzies@nhslothian.scot.nhs.ukAI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own. * Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. * Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. * Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.      Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool.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.

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