Assistant Programme Manager - Dental Public Health
Band: Band 7
Location: Waverley Court, Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Available)
Hours: 15.48 hours per week

NHS Lothian is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Programme Manager - Dental Public Health to join our Healthcare Public Health team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering programmes that improve oral health outcomes for communities across Lothian.

About the Role
Working closely with the Consultant in Dental Public Health, you will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic dental public health programmes that support national priorities and local population needs. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of partners across health, social care, education, academia, local authorities and the third sector to deliver innovative initiatives that improve access to services, promote prevention and tackle oral health inequalities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading needs assessments and using evidence to inform service planning and improvement.
• Developing and implementing policies, strategies and delivery plans.
• Managing stakeholder engagement across NHS boards, Health and Social Care Partnerships, local authorities and national organisations.
• Leading quality improvement, evaluation and research activity.
• Monitoring programme performance, outcomes and budgets.
• Organising and delivering training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Representing NHS Lothian at regional and national forums.

About You
We are looking for an individual who brings:

• A degree in a public health-related subject.
• A Master's degree in Public Health (or equivalent advanced public health qualification).
• Significant experience leading complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in policy development, strategic planning and performance management.
• Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and data-driven decision making.
• A commitment to reducing inequalities and improving population health outcomes.

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.

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