Public Health Careers Weekly | Edition 004
This week: Carefully selected public health opportunities, current sector updates, a free learning opportunity and practical career advice.
⭐ Opportunity of the Week
Improvement Advisor (Band 7)
Organisation: Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Salary: £52,845–£61,466 (Band 7)
Location: Edinburgh/Glasgow (Hybrid)
Closing date: 4 August 2026
Why this matters
If you’re interested in Health Improvement, this is one of the strongest opportunities currently available. The role involves leading national quality improvement programmes across NHS Scotland, working with NHS Boards, the Scottish Government and other national partners to improve patient safety and quality of care.
It requires experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement and using improvement science to drive change, making it an excellent progression opportunity for experienced public health professionals.
How to apply
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=261075
📍 Research & Health Intelligence
Research Analyst
Organisation: The NHS Alliance
Salary: £34,083 per year
Closing date: 4 August 2026
Why this matters
This role is ideal for anyone interested in policy, health services research and NHS performance analysis. You’ll analyse quantitative and qualitative data, support research projects and produce evidence that informs national policy.
How to apply
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0032-26-0024
Senior Research and Data Analyst
Organisation: The Pathway
Salary: £39,746 full-time equivalent (£23,838 for 22.5 hours)
Closing date: 9 August 2026
Why this matters
This role combines research, public health, homelessness and health inequalities. You’ll analyse data from specialist homeless health services, contribute to national reports and influence policy through evidence. Applicants with experience in research, statistics, R, SPSS or NHS data systems should take a close look.
How to apply
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0662-26-0000
📊 Health Intelligence & Analytics
Quality and Performance Analyst
Organisation: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Band: 5
Salary: £32,073–£39,043
Closing date: 30 July 2026
Why this matters
This role focuses on quality assurance, service improvement and performance monitoring through dashboards and KPI reporting. It is particularly suitable for applicants looking to develop a career in NHS analytics and quality improvement.
How to apply
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9152-26-0782
Data Analyst (Fixed Term – 6 Months)
Organisation: Mental Health Matters
Salary: £31,596 per annum
Location: Remote
Closing date: 2 August 2026
Why this matters
Remote analytical roles in the health sector are uncommon. This role involves reporting, dashboard development, Power BI, SQL and data governance while supporting strategic decision making across a national mental health charity. It would particularly suit career changers with strong analytical skills looking to gain health sector experience.
How to apply
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0333-26-0087
📁 Programme & Project Management
Project Manager
Organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland (ARHAI Scotland)
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845–£61,466)
Location: Glasgow
Closing date: 4 August 2026
Why this matters
Although this isn’t a traditional public health job title, it sits within ARHAI Scotland and supports national antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infection programmes. It would be particularly relevant for applicants interested in health protection, programme delivery and national public health initiatives.
How to apply
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259411
❤️ Health Improvement & Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Improving Screening Uptake Officer
Organisation: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band: 5
Salary: £32,073–£39,043 per annum
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 4 August 2026
Why this matters
This role is an excellent example of a public health career that focuses on improving population health outcomes rather than delivering direct clinical care. You’ll use screening programme data to identify communities with lower uptake, work with GP practices and community partners, and help reduce health inequalities through improved participation in AAA screening.
How to apply
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9297-26-0438
📰 This Week in Public Health
📈 NHS Health Check data updated
The Public Health Outcomes Framework has published updated indicators showing the latest data on NHS Health Check offers and uptake in England. These metrics are widely used by local authorities and public health teams to monitor prevention programmes and cardiovascular disease risk.
View the updated indicators:
https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework
🤖 NHS accelerates AI rollout
NHS England has announced an accelerated rollout of artificial intelligence tools, including AI-supported triage through the NHS App and wider use of AI documentation tools to improve productivity and patient care.
Read more:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/news/
🦠 Latest UKHSA surveillance reports published
UKHSA has released its latest syndromic surveillance summary, providing weekly intelligence on trends in GP consultations, NHS 111 contacts and emergency department attendances. These reports are widely used by health protection teams to identify emerging public health threats.
Read the latest report:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/syndromic-surveillance-weekly-summaries-for-2026
🎓 Learning Opportunity
Model for Improvement (Free)
Interested in Health Improvement?
The NHS Education for Scotland Quality Improvement Zone provides free learning on the Model for Improvement and Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) cycles, two approaches that regularly appear in NHS Scotland job descriptions and interviews.
Start learning:
https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/2959/qi-tools/quality-improvement-zone/model-for-improvement
💡 Career Insight
Only one of this week’s featured jobs includes the words Health Improvement in the title.
Yet every featured role contributes to improving population health.
Don’t just search for “public health”. Search for the skills and career pathway you’re interested in.
✍️ Application Tip
Don’t tell the panel you have analytical skills.
Show how you’ve used data to solve a problem, support a decision or improve a service.
Evidence gets shortlisted. Lists of skills don’t.
📘 PHCH Resource of the Week
Public Health Career Roadmaps
Not sure where to start?
The Public Health Career Roadmaps explain the UK’s major public health career pathways, the skills employers value and practical steps you can take to become a stronger applicant.
Whether you’re interested in Health Protection, Epidemiology, Health Improvement, Health Intelligence, Health Policy or Environmental Health, there’s a roadmap to help you plan your next step.
Get yours here: https://www.publichealthcareershub.com/services-tools/career-roadmap