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Lead Clinician – National Managed Clinical Network for Children with Exceptional Healthcare Needs (CEN)
Up to 3 years fixed term
1.5 PA per week
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 CEN Network.
This is a key strategic role in promoting and driving forward the development of an effective, integrated, multidisciplinary service for children with exceptional healthcare needs throughout Scotland. In this sessional appointment the post holder will work closely with clinical and other stakeholders and NSD colleagues.
Applicants will be leaders in their clinical field with experience in the provision and development of clinical 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 clinical networks are essential.
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 employing NHS Board will be recompensed for the agreed sessional commitment on the basis of evidence of actual backfill costs incurred to release the individual to fulfil the Lead Clinician role requirements.
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Catriona Johnson, Programme Associate Director on 0131 275 6927 or Catriona.johnson@nhs.net.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 3 March 2020.
Interviews are likely to be held on 19th March 2020 at Gyle Square, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB.
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