Clinical GP Lead - 26210

Clinical GP Lead
WEST LOTHIAN

Reference - 26210

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term (2 years), part time (12 hours per week) post based in West Lothian.

The post holder will work with the Clinical Director and Head of Service to develop strategies and initiatives for the delivery of excellence with respect to patient experience and safety in Primary Care services and will ensure primary care targets and West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership (WLHSCP) key performance indicators are fully met.

The post holder will put processes in place to effectively monitor, challenge and report performance of key priorities, service level agreements, enhanced services and support continuous improvement in Primary Care provision.

The post holder is responsible for planning and developing Primary Care services to meet needs of the local population and support development of the WLHSCP, GP practices and the interface with acute service· and social care sector.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For an informal discussion please contact

Neil Ferguson, General Manager - neil.ferguson4@nhs.scot
Douglas McGown, Clinical Director - Douglas.McGown@nhs.scot

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We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Closing Date: 31/10/2026