Associate Medical Director

Healthcareimprovementscotland; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is seeking an Associate Medical Director to lead and influence the future of health and care in Scotland. This hybrid role emphasizes clinical leadership and strategic planning, offering a pivotal opportunity for those with extensive medical expertise, particularly in surgery. The position is vital for achieving better health outcomes and ensuring robust, evidence-based practices in NHS Scotland.

Qualifications

• Extensive medical expertise in health care delivery.
• Experience in leadership roles within the NHS.
• Strong understanding of strategic objectives in health care.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of health and care in Scotland.
• Ensure achievement of strategic objectives.
• Embed high-quality medical expertise across all areas.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Expertise in surgery

Education

Medical degree

Job description

We are recruiting for a new Associate Medical Director.

• Deadline for applications: 3 August 2025

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh base with hybrid working

Salary: current salary will apply

This role is a three-year secondment opportunity for up to three days (six sessions) per week.

The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping the future of health and care in Scotland. This is a unique role and an exciting opportunity to be a medical leader in NHS Scotland.

The post holder will play a major role in ensuring we achieve our strategic objectives. We will need them to draw on extensive expertise to secure better outcomes for people accessing health and care in Scotland. You will contribute across all our areas of work, embedding high-quality medical expertise, clinical leadership, and ensuring our work is informed by the latest knowledge and intelligence.

Applications are welcome from all eligible candidates, with a particular welcome for applicants from:

• surgery

Our organisation

We are a growing organisation with a strong track record of successful delivery. It combines the major components that support higher quality and safer care, such as providing robust evidence, practical improvement support, and independent external assurance.