NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Head of Programme – Public Health
NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Location, West Virginia, United States
Flexible Location: NES is a remote-friendly employer with staff based throughout Scotland. We support office-based and hybrid working arrangements. We welcome conversations about alternative working patterns—please get in touch during the application process to discuss.
Work Pattern: Fixed Term, Full Time, 37 hours per week. Fixed-term or Secondment until 31 August 2027. For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.
About Us
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations. The core function of the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Directorate is to support the education, training and continuing professional development of nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, health and social care chaplains and their support workers. The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the NMAHP Directorate within NHS Education for Scotland. We are looking to appoint a Head of Programme to join the Public Health team. Providing first point of contact, line management and budgetary responsibility and business oversight, this post holder will have responsibilities for workstreams including Infection Prevention and Control, Health Protection, Vaccination and AHP Public Health. The ideal candidate will have experience working in partnership across NES Directorates, NHS Scotland Assure and ARHAI Scotland, influencing and supporting workforce education to enact national policy working with colleagues from the Scottish Government. Responsibilities
Leading and operationally managing a range of high profile educational initiatives at national level with an emphasis on technology enhanced learning and digital skills. Liaising with a range of partners from health, social care, education, independent and third sectors, including Higher Education Institutions, Scottish Government and strategic leads in Health Boards. Developing and maintaining effective links with key stakeholders in order to support wider NES activity. Requirements
Nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council / AHP Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent. Master’s degree or equivalent experience. Nationally recognised education qualification (at Post Graduate certificate or Diploma level). Well-developed digital knowledge and skills and experience in technology enhanced learning. Substantial postgraduate education experience and will have held enhanced responsibility in an educational or healthcare post. Knowledge of and expertise in organisational, leadership and management development and models for delivery of leadership development. Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating, influencing and facilitation skills at a senior level, with the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information. Benefits
Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and hybrid working. Generous NHS pension scheme. Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review. Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday. NHS discounts and more. Diversity and Inclusion
We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome. Next Steps
NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application. All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. In person OR online interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Wednesday 29th October OR Friday 31st October 2025.
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NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations. The core function of the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Directorate is to support the education, training and continuing professional development of nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, health and social care chaplains and their support workers. The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the NMAHP Directorate within NHS Education for Scotland. We are looking to appoint a Head of Programme to join the Public Health team. Providing first point of contact, line management and budgetary responsibility and business oversight, this post holder will have responsibilities for workstreams including Infection Prevention and Control, Health Protection, Vaccination and AHP Public Health. The ideal candidate will have experience working in partnership across NES Directorates, NHS Scotland Assure and ARHAI Scotland, influencing and supporting workforce education to enact national policy working with colleagues from the Scottish Government. Responsibilities
Leading and operationally managing a range of high profile educational initiatives at national level with an emphasis on technology enhanced learning and digital skills. Liaising with a range of partners from health, social care, education, independent and third sectors, including Higher Education Institutions, Scottish Government and strategic leads in Health Boards. Developing and maintaining effective links with key stakeholders in order to support wider NES activity. Requirements
Nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council / AHP Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent. Master’s degree or equivalent experience. Nationally recognised education qualification (at Post Graduate certificate or Diploma level). Well-developed digital knowledge and skills and experience in technology enhanced learning. Substantial postgraduate education experience and will have held enhanced responsibility in an educational or healthcare post. Knowledge of and expertise in organisational, leadership and management development and models for delivery of leadership development. Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating, influencing and facilitation skills at a senior level, with the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information. Benefits
Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and hybrid working. Generous NHS pension scheme. Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review. Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday. NHS discounts and more. Diversity and Inclusion
We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome. Next Steps
NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application. All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. In person OR online interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Wednesday 29th October OR Friday 31st October 2025.
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