Board Medical Director

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Board Medical Director

• NHS Consultants Salary Scale: £96,963 - £128,841 per annum
• Management Fee: £47,414 per annum
• Performance Related Discretionary Points: £3,204 - £25,632

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health system and teaching Board in Scotland. With an annual budget of approximately £4.4 billion for the fiscal year 2023/24, it employs around 41,000 staff. The organisation provides a comprehensive range of services, including Acute Hospital, Maternity, Mental Health, and Community Care facilities. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde collaborates with six Health and Social Care Partnerships covering Glasgow City, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, East Dunbartonshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

The Board Medical Director at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is a senior leadership position and Executive member of our Board and has a key role in ensuring that NHSGGC  remains a leader in developing clinical governance, risk, and assurance systems that support the delivery of high-quality healthcare to patients. 

As a member of the Executive Team, the post holder will be responsible for providing professional advice to the Board, leadership to the medical and dental professionals as well as leading the Board’s Pharmacy function across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. 

This role reports directly to the Chief Executive and as a Board member, has a key role in providing professional and clinical leadership on a wide range of issues and having professional oversight of approximately 4000 medical and dental clinicians. The Medical Director also plays a lead role in patient safety and clinical governance.

The Board Medical Director is responsible for leading the delivery of The ‘Moving Forward Together’ strategy, providing a clear plan for change that will establish improvements in care and outcomes.  The strategy seeks to transform systems of care and ensure that they are organised in the most effective way to provide, safe, effective, person-centred and sustainable care to meet the current and future needs of our population

The post holder will lead on the education and development of the medical workforce, both undergraduate and postgraduate. The Medical Director also leads our Board’s Research and Innovation Strategy.

We are looking for someone who will drive forward change and be an experienced leader in a major health system. If you are interested in joining our team you must be medically qualified and hold GMC Registration. You will also be an exceptional clinician with the credibility to deliver professional leadership in a complex environment. You must be able to evidence the ability to work at a local, regional and national level, influencing clinical policy and strategy and understanding politically sensitive environments.

• Contact for Confidential Discussion:
  • Dr. Jennifer Armstrong, Current Post Holder:
    • Phone: 0141 201 4443
    • Email: jennifer.armstrong2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
  • Jane Grant, Chief Executive:
    • Phone: 0141 201 4642
    • Email: jane.grant@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Key Dates

• Application Closing Date: 23:59 Sunday, 30th June 2024
• Preliminary Assessment Stage: mid July 2024
• Interviews: early August 2024

For more details, visit NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Application Process: Candidates are invited to apply via the NHS Scotland Recruitment system. NHS Scotland does not accept CVs; instead, candidates must click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button on the NHS Scotland job portal NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Jobs Page to access, complete, and submit the online application form.

Further Information and Assistance: For further details on how to apply and to complete the NHS Scotland Online Application Form, visit NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Jobs Page , select Employer > Greater Glasgow and Clyde > Job Type > Executive Level > Job Reference No. 187982.

Equality and Diversity Commitment: NHS Scotland is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is to have a workforce that is truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Applications are welcomed from all sections of society.

Right to Work in the UK: Regardless of nationality, all candidates must undergo a Right to Work in the UK check as part of the recruitment process. From 1st July 2021, proof of EU Settlement status will be required to demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK. Further information can be found at EU Settlement Scheme.

Armed Forces Covenant: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to be a Forces Friendly Employer. The organisation supports applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience, and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Disability Confident Employer: As a Disability Confident Employer, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to ensuring that prospective candidates are not disadvantaged during the recruitment and selection process. Reasonable adjustments are offered throughout all stages of the recruitment process. For further information or support, please contact Heather Silvester, Recruitment Lead, at heather.silvester@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.