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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.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for medical education? NHS Lothian is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and enhance our Undergraduate Medical Education workstream within the Medical Education Directorate. You’ll play a vital role in delivering a sustainable, data-driven programme supporting medical education across Lothian. You will work with academic and clinical teams to enhance learning environments, ensure compliance with GMC and university standards, and manage key governance forums.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage a robust programme plan for Undergraduate medical education
Manage undergraduate educational services, faculty time and resources
Collaborate with HR, Recruitment, Digital, and eHealth teams to improve onboarding
Support clinical areas in providing undergraduate medical education to an increasing number of students
Drive programme improvement in induction, training, and governance
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong programme/project management experience
- Ability to develop data-driven, cost-effective solutions
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
- Knowledge of medical education framework
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Olivia MacConnell Business and Programmes Manager – Olivia.macconnell@nhs.scot
PLEASE NOTE This is a full time position and you will be expected to travel between all NHS Lothian sites regularly.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Olivia MacConnell via Olivia.MacConnell@nhs.scot