NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Deputy Appraisal Lead (Secondary Care and Mental Health Services)

We are inviting expressions of interest in the above post from within our existing cohort of Consultants in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The successful postholder will support the Secondary Care Appraisal Lead and Deputy Responsible Officer in the operational management of the Appraisal and Revalidation process within Secondary Care & Mental Health Services. Ensuring the Board operates a quality assured process for all doctors with a prescribed connection to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The successful candidate will be an established Consultant, ideally with previous medical management experience. As a NES trained appraiser with experience of medical appraisal, you will have the leadership qualities and ability to motivate and develop others to bring about real improvements in medical care through appraisal and revalidation. Strong negotiating and decision-making qualities and the ability to inspire the confidence and respect of colleagues will also be key to success in this role.

The post carries with it a time allowance equivalent to 1 programme activity (1PA) which will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for we would be delighted to hear from you.

Informal enquiries will be welcomed by:

Dr Veronica Leach, Secondary Care Deputy Appraisal Lead at:

Professor Colin McKay, Secondary Care Deputy Responsible Officer at:

How to Return your Application

Interested candidates should email a copy of their Curriculum Vitae along with a statement of support (maximum 2 pages) to Imran Shariff, Business Manager at:no later than15th Decemberat 5.00pm.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. 

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

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