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Clinical Director – Belford Hospital
2 PA’s per week (8 Hours)
£111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata
Three year fixed term with option for extension by mutual agreement for one year only
Thereafter there will be an opportunity for the incumbent to re-apply, but only in open competition with any other interested and eligible applicant
Applications are invited from existing Consultants in NHS Highland to apply for the role of Belford Clinical Director.
The post is a senior medical leadership role which supports Managers in the safe and effective delivery of clinical services at Belford Hospital. You will be a visible champion of NHS Highland values and will work across departments to deliver a ‘whole hospital’ service which maximises collaboration and mutual support. You will advise on recruitment, retention and deployment of clinical staff, managing rotas and co-ordinating leave requests, including engagement of temporary staff where required. A commitment to innovation, patient pathway optimisation and Quality improvement are essential.
You will act as a focal point of communication both internally and externally, providing professional advice within the hospital and its locality. You will assist the management team in resolving patient concerns and complaints, co-ordination of job-planning for medical staff within the hospital and will play an active role in the governance of hospital services within the NHS Highland QPS and Clinical governance framework.
Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria of knowledge, training and experience required to do the job
- Current practice as a medically qualified consultant within NHS Highland with experience of working in Belford hospital.
- A understanding of clinical governance
- An understanding of how to provide leadership to clinical colleagues including job planning and dealing with challenging situation in the workplace such as a complaint between colleagues
- Promoting colleagues and departmental continuous learning and development
- Understanding of or formal training in improvement methodologies
Job reference: 245740
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 29th April 2026
Informal enquiries would be welcome by:
Bruce Tulloh, Clinical Lead – 01397 702481 - Bruce.Tulloh@nhs.scot
Emma Oates, Hospital Manager – 01397 702481 – emma.oates@nhs.scot
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.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
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