OverviewJoin to apply for the

CfSD Clinical Lead - Neurology

role at

NHS Scotland .

1 post available – 1x session (4 hours) per week in the first instance

Until 31 March 2026 (With potential to extend, subject to continued funding)

Salary commensurate with existing salary point

Service Level Agreement

We are looking for a national Clinical Lead to support the Centre for Sustainable Delivery’s Neurology Speciality Delivery Group (SDG). This role will provide professional expertise on the development, design and delivery of the work of the CfSD in relation to the Neurology SDG. The Clinical Lead will work in partnership with the National Improvement Advisor, National Associate Directors and Associate Clinical Directors within the Centre for Sustainability to build on the work currently underway. Current work is focused on development of Once for Scotland approaches within NHS Scotland by providing strategic leadership and support for clinical teams to test innovative ways of working and facilitate pathway redesign opportunities, which can be shared and implemented at scale across Scotland.

This role will support redesign that is underpinned by high quality, credible and internationally respected clinical advice. This would inform practice consistent with high professional standards and with our approach to Realistic Medicine.

The role will require someone who can act authoritatively as a change agent and displaying the highest professional standards, with experience of working with executive and senior managers across NHS Scotland.

Contact for informal discussions

For informal discussions regarding this post please contact Dr John Thomson, National Associate Clinical Director (john.thomson2@nhs.scot) or Stephanie McNairney, National Improvement Advisor (stephanie.mcnairney@nhs.scot)

Interview information

Interview date to be advised; interviews may take place online. NHS Golden Jubilee is open to flexible working options for this role. This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Inclusion

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information. NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion and a diverse workforce.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.

Role details

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Health Care Provider

Industries : Hospitals and Health Care

#J-18808-Ljbffr