Highland Health & Social Care Partnership delivers the full range of adult health and social care services in the largest and most sparsely populated part of Scotland. The remote and rural environment offers some of the most beautiful scenery and exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities. The challenge of delivering healthcare across remote and rural communities provides the opportunity for new and innovative thinking in meeting those challenges.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced GP to join a team of Clinical Directors across North Highland. The sessional requirement for the post will be 5 sessions (20 hours) per week. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for a dedicated portfolio of work. This will include leading the clinical governance portfolio supporting the community and primary care division. This post would suit an aspiring GP seeking to develop a portfolio career and to influence the development of community services across North Highland.

The post holder will have an understanding and interest in the development of local services, and particularly in developing relationships with GPs. The individual will work in close collaboration with the senior leadership team, on a number of exciting service developments around out of hospital care in particular integration of clinical pathways; integrated Health & Social Care teams, community hospitals; development of Primary Care networks; resilience and specialist pathways in the community. There is also an important professional leadership role integral to designing and strengthening clinical governance systems and high quality medical practice.

A full, current driving licence is essential as the roles cover a large geographical area.

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.