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West of Scotland Upper GI Cancer
Managed Clinical Network (MCN) Clinical Lead
3 Year term of appointment with option to extend to 5 years
1 session per week
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Lead for the Regional Upper GI Cancer Managed Clinical Network to lead the work and ongoing development of the Network across the west of Scotland.
Consideration will be given to applicants from any discipline or to joint appointments from applicants wishing to job share the role.
Applicants will be clinical leaders in their field, currently practicing within the specialty within the west of Scotland, and have knowledge and experience in the provision and development of cancer services. Working closely with clinicians in all disciplines, the MCN Advisory Board and Regional Cancer Advisory Group (RCAG), you will; lead and support implementation of evidence based practice; play a key role in the monitoring of clinical standards; promote the development of care pathways that support equitable access to cancer care across the region; and contribute to the strategic planning of cancer services.
Applicants will command the respect of MCN members and demonstrate commitment to the development and role of MCNs in delivering improvements in cancer care across the region. The ability to work across traditional Health Board boundaries and organisations is essential as is the ability to manage change within a complex environment.
Please note that it is the responsibility of each applicant to obtain written approval from their current employer, ahead of submitting an application, that they will be fully supported to undertake this additional activity.
It should be noted that, as per regional agreement, it is the responsibility of current employing Boards to meet any additional costs that may be incurred and that no application will be progressed without written confirmation of this.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 1st February 2024
Informal enquiries to:
Professor Graham Mackay, Regional Lead Cancer Clinician, WoSCAN
E-mail: graham.mackay@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
, Regional Manager (Cancer), WoSCAN
E-mail: evelyn.thomson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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.