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Medical Director (Operational)
This post is a 2 Year Fixed Term / Secondment position . As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.
About The Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services. NHS National Services is a unique national health board providing services to NHS Scotland. We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to lead and develop our services supporting Scotland’s healthcare.
As Medical Director (Operational), you will be a member of NSS Clinical Directorate, helping to shape NSS’ clinical services, clinical governance and assurance, and supporting diverse clinicians in their work across all NSS directorates.
You will bring your specialist focus to the commissioning of specialist health services and screening services for NHS Scotland, supporting clinical leaders to outcomes for patients and practitioners through well designed, safe and effective services.
The Post
Key Responsibilities:
The Medical Director (Operational), As a Clinical Advisor To The National Services Directorate Senior Management Team, Will Achieve Outcomes In The Following Key Result Areas:
Provide clinical leadership expertise across the spectrum of clinical care, underpinned by a broad and deep knowledge of Scotland’s health priorities, the National Clinical Strategy and other relevant policies. Provide clinical leadership support to clinicians, providing advice and guidance on the design, development and ongoing operation of safe, effective and efficient services; and support teams to improve patient-centred health & care delivery. Take responsibility for clinical governance, clinical risk management and assurance activity across the National Services Directorate, throughout the commissioning lifecycle, from specification through to implementation and on-going monitoring and performance management. Ensure the principles of value-based health care underpin service design, development and delivery and involve stakeholders and service users appropriately. Ensure that the clinical functions within National Services meet the highest possible professional standards and any required regulations or legislation. Provide clinical leadership, and engagement with health and care professionals, developing and maintaining relationships and communications to ensure the focus is on understanding and meeting user needs of services and enabling innovation to improve services. Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with NHS Board Medical Directors, clinicians leading specialist services, their deputes, and with senior clinical colleagues in Scottish Government.
Requirements
The Candidate:
Full GMC registration on the Specialist Register with a current licence to practise. Significant experience in a senior medical management role within a complex healthcare environment in NHS Scotland. Proven ability to lead clinical governance, manage clinical risk, and drive continuous improvement in healthcare services. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively at local, regional, and national levels. A strong understanding of the NHS in Scotland, including policies and regulations relevant to the delivery of healthcare.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current GMC registration at the time of applying.
Location and Working Pattern:
This post will be based in Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow. Currently hybrid working. The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 8 sessions (32 hours) per week.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.
Inclusion
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an
anchor institution , it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that
flexible working
creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many
learning and development opportunities
to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality
staff networks
in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all
disabled applicants
who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited
Disability Confident Leader , it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any
reasonable adjustments , please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact
Sharon Hilton-Christie on
sharon.hilton-christie@nhs.scot .
Closing date for completed applications is 9 February 2025.
Further information on NSS is available from:
https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
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Medical Director (Operational)
This post is a 2 Year Fixed Term / Secondment position . As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.
About The Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services. NHS National Services is a unique national health board providing services to NHS Scotland. We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to lead and develop our services supporting Scotland’s healthcare.
As Medical Director (Operational), you will be a member of NSS Clinical Directorate, helping to shape NSS’ clinical services, clinical governance and assurance, and supporting diverse clinicians in their work across all NSS directorates.
You will bring your specialist focus to the commissioning of specialist health services and screening services for NHS Scotland, supporting clinical leaders to outcomes for patients and practitioners through well designed, safe and effective services.
The Post
Key Responsibilities:
The Medical Director (Operational), As a Clinical Advisor To The National Services Directorate Senior Management Team, Will Achieve Outcomes In The Following Key Result Areas:
Provide clinical leadership expertise across the spectrum of clinical care, underpinned by a broad and deep knowledge of Scotland’s health priorities, the National Clinical Strategy and other relevant policies. Provide clinical leadership support to clinicians, providing advice and guidance on the design, development and ongoing operation of safe, effective and efficient services; and support teams to improve patient-centred health & care delivery. Take responsibility for clinical governance, clinical risk management and assurance activity across the National Services Directorate, throughout the commissioning lifecycle, from specification through to implementation and on-going monitoring and performance management. Ensure the principles of value-based health care underpin service design, development and delivery and involve stakeholders and service users appropriately. Ensure that the clinical functions within National Services meet the highest possible professional standards and any required regulations or legislation. Provide clinical leadership, and engagement with health and care professionals, developing and maintaining relationships and communications to ensure the focus is on understanding and meeting user needs of services and enabling innovation to improve services. Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with NHS Board Medical Directors, clinicians leading specialist services, their deputes, and with senior clinical colleagues in Scottish Government.
Requirements
The Candidate:
Full GMC registration on the Specialist Register with a current licence to practise. Significant experience in a senior medical management role within a complex healthcare environment in NHS Scotland. Proven ability to lead clinical governance, manage clinical risk, and drive continuous improvement in healthcare services. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively at local, regional, and national levels. A strong understanding of the NHS in Scotland, including policies and regulations relevant to the delivery of healthcare.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current GMC registration at the time of applying.
Location and Working Pattern:
This post will be based in Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow. Currently hybrid working. The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 8 sessions (32 hours) per week.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.
Inclusion
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an
anchor institution , it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that
flexible working
creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many
learning and development opportunities
to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality
staff networks
in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all
disabled applicants
who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited
Disability Confident Leader , it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any
reasonable adjustments , please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact
Sharon Hilton-Christie on
sharon.hilton-christie@nhs.scot .
Closing date for completed applications is 9 February 2025.
Further information on NSS is available from:
https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
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