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Lead Clinician – National Managed Diagnostic Network for Scottish Pathology Network (SPaN)
1year fixed term
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland (NHSS) providing support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports NHSS 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.
The post:
In line with Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates guidance, National Services Division (NSD) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Clinician for the Scottish Pathology Network.
This is a key strategic role in promoting and driving forward the development of an effective, integrated, multidisciplinary service for cellular pathology across Scotland. In this sessional appointment the postholder will work closely with clinical and other stakeholders and NSD colleagues.
The candidate:
Applicants will be leaders in their clinical field with experience in the provision and development of services. A proven record in leading change, ability to work across traditional organisational, geographical and professional boundaries and a demonstrable understanding of the ethos of managed networks are essential.
Applicants must have the agreement of their employer to be released for a secondment for 1 PA or capacity to take on sessions as a fixed term contract. The employing NHS Board will be recompensed for the agreed sessional commitment.
Location and working pattern:
Various
1 PAs per week
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.
Further information:
For more information contact: Catriona Johnson, Associate Director, National Services Division, NHS National Services Scotland at Catriona.johnson@nhs.scot
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 1st December 2022
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies