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Careers at Public Health Scotland

Our vacancies.

As Scotland’s new national organisation for public health, we are ambitious in our vision for Scotland. We were established to do things differently to tackle Scotland’s public health challenges. Our vision is for a Scotland where everybody thrives.

If you want to work with a team focussed on improving Scotland's health through use of data, intelligence and innovative approaches, then take a look at our vacancies.

View our vacancies on NHS Scotland Recruitment

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, disability, religion, ethnic origin, or whether or not you have dependants.

Why Public Health Scotland?

Public Health Scotland is a unique partnership between the Scottish Government and Scotland’s local authorities. We were formed in April 2020 to make real improvements to the Health outcomes experienced by some of our communities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a big part of our early workload. However, we have a much broader mission to make a real difference in the lives of our communities. We will do this in a number of ways, by doing:

• what has an impact
• what has a positive result for those living in our less advantaged areas

As advocates of change we are a strong independent voice. We learn from what we do and have the courage to stop doing those things that do not achieve the impacts we need.

If you share our passion for making Scotland a safer healthier place where all our citizens have the opportunity to fulfil their potential we would love to talk.

Find out more about Public Health Scotland

Our benefits

As well as being a great place to work, we also offer:

• 27 days holiday
• a range or work-life balance options
• training and development schemes
• a competitive pension scheme
• staff discounts

Case studies

Data analysts.

We have a varied workforce covering research, analysis, digital and health protection. This case study focuses on our analyst roles.

Data collected by hospitals, GPs and from many other sources across NHS Scotland is sent electronically to PHS for analysis. PHS analysts interpret and present the information, statistics and reports for a range of customers including NHS Scotland, the Scottish Government and the general public.

To find out more about the life, culture and benefits of working in PHS as an information analyst take a look at our latest analyst recruitment video.

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As a progressive organisation we offer engaging employment opportunities for people who share our passion for unlocking data and improving lives.

Current Vacancies

There are no current vacancies. Please check back at a later date or sign-up to the RDS newsletter to be the first to know about new opportunities.

Our culture

We strive to build a working culture founded on equity, respect and inclusion.

That means  we celebrate diversity and appreciate the variety each individual brings to our organisation. No matter your age, background, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, level of experience , ( or your board-game ability ! ), w e show each other respect. We value people for the way they behave towards each other and the contributions they make.

As part of the RDS team, you will help to shape our culture and future direction.

Find out more about the RDS team

Our recruitment process

We like to keep our application processes as simple and human-centred as we can.

To apply for a role, simply  send us an updated CV and a cover letter . Your letter should explain why you are interested in joining us and how your skills and experience to date match the job and person specifications.     Please note that you must have existing right to work in the UK as we do not have a Sponsor Licence.  

View our Privacy Policy to find out how we handle your data safely and securely. 

RDS offers a range of great benefits including:

Hybrid working and flexible hours from day one 

days’ annual leave with no set closure dates 

Generous pension plan with enhanced employer contributions

Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity/ partners, adoption and shared parental leave 

Life assurance scheme

We also offer flexible benefits including a wide range of discounts, a cycle to work scheme, dental insurance and 'give as you earn' charity donation plans. Everyone at RDS is also eligible for our Employee Assistance Programme.

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Jobs and vacancies

We play a part in every issue that matters to people in Scotland – from health, education, housing and crime, to transport, culture and the economy. We employ people from all walks of life, in a huge variety of roles, based in locations across Scotland.

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits including access to ongoing learning and career development, flexible working and a Civil Service pension scheme.

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Find out more about what it’s like to work at the Scottish Government and search our latest vacancies on our careers website: Scottish Government Jobs

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