Lead Clinician - Clinical Management Pathways

This post is a 12 Month Secondment position (with the possibility of extension however there is no guarantee.)

1 Programmed Activity (4 hours) per week

About the Organisation:

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers 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.

The Post:

The Scottish Cancer Network (SCN) is a dedicated national resource to support and facilitate a 'Once for Scotland' approach to cancer services to assist in enabling equitable access to care and treatment across Scotland.

A key aim of the SCN is the development and management of National Clinical Management Pathways (CMPs) for all specialties. The CMPs outline the patient journey from diagnosis onwards. These describe the pan-Scotland consensus on treatment options at the various points in the patient's pathway to support shared decision making.

The SCN is seeking two clinicians for one session per week to drive forward the development of National CMPs, for which clinical consensus, ongoing improvement and equitable access will be key founding principles. Applicants are invited from those currently employed in the NHS within one of the following two clinical areas:

1. Colorectal and anal cancers
2. Gynaecological cancers

Development work will include contributing to the design in terms of approach and process, as well as coordinating the drafting of CMPs on behalf of a working group(s).

The Candidate:

Post holders will work with the National Clinical Lead and the National Lead Pharmacists for the SCN. They will also work as part of a working group, which may include undertaking the role of Chair. The post holder will be required to work with stakeholders to understand existing approaches and governance and contribute to the drafting of one of the two aforementioned prioritised areas for national CMPs.

For each clinical area, we are looking for a clinician with strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a good understanding of the cancer landscape and established clinical experience in one of the specified tumour areas in order to work with relevant networks and present informed approaches.

The post holder must have an ability to devise, implement and monitor a range of engagement strategies to reach consensus across a wider range of partners.

Please note that applicants for this post must currently be employed by an NHS Scotland board, registered with their professional regulator, and have the agreement of their line manager and organisation to be released for one session per week for a 12-month period. If required, a short extension may be considered where there is mutual agreement to do so.

Please note, the post holder's current employer will be reimbursed at their current rate via a Service Level Agreement. The post holder will form part of a Programme Team hosted by NSS but will not be employed by NSS. They will remain accountable to their existing employer and terms and conditions.

Candidates must be registered with their professional regulator at the time of applying.

Location and Working Pattern:

Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow (this post is fully remote working and applicants are encouraged from across Scotland.)

Currently hybrid working

1 programmed activity/4hrs per week.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

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. HR Benefits Brochure.

Inclusion:

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on .

Further information:

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Seonaid McLachlan, National Lead Pharmacist, Scottish Cancer Network or Lisa MacLeod, National Lead Pharmacist, Scottish Cancer Network at .

Closing date for completed applications is 10 th March 2025.

Further information on NSS is available from: .

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