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Please note that this post is only open to NHS Scotland employees.
This post is a 12 Month Fixed Term / Secondment position
2 PA’s Per Week
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.
In line with Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates directive, National Services Division (NSD) is establishing a Scottish Strategic Network for Genomics Medicine.
The post:
These are key strategic roles in promoting and driving forward the design and delivery of a national strategy for genomic services in Scotland.
The successful candidate for this Lead Clinician post (somatic cancer) will be a specialist in a somatic cancer related medical discipline with significant experience in the field of genomics. They will have a proven record in clinical leadership and in the successful delivery of change programmes across professional, organisational and geographical boundaries.
The Lead Clinicians will work closely with each other and with colleagues from NSD, including the lead Consultant Clinical Scientist and the newly appointed NSD Genomics Transformation Team, Scottish Government, clinicians across Scotland and other key stakeholders.
The candidate:
Applicants must have a current substantive role as an NHS Scotland employee and have the support of their Clinical Director for this post to be incorporated into their job plan.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme/Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current NMC/GMC/GDC/HCPC registration at the time of applying.
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 an informal discussion on the post, please contact Nicola Williams, Consultant Clinical Scientist, National Specialist and Screening Division, NHS National Services Scotland at nicola.williams7@nhs.scot.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 31st August 2022.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
We welcome applications from all candidates, however in line with Scottish Government requirement we will be giving priority consideration to NSS Test and Protect core staff who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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.