195719 GP Lead for Screening Programmes

Lothian NHS

GP Lead for Screening Programmes

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

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, part time (8 hours per week) post based in Astley Ainslie Hospital

We are a looking for a GP with a passion for tackling health inequalities to join our team within the Directorate of Public Health and Health Policy.  This is a two year fixed term position for two sessions per week.

The role will focus on working across General Practice and a range of other relevant partners to support national screening programme governance and delivery and to develop strategic interventions to improve access to screening particularly among people living in our most deprived communities.

This is an exciting new post for the Directorate and is part of our work to strengthen our focus on delivery of and access to screening programmes. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about making a difference and is able to work strategically with partners to drive change.

The main departmental office base is at Canaan Park at the Astley Ainslie site; however the post holder will work across Lothian as well as remotely. 

Candidates must be registered with GMC on the GP Register with a licence to practice and have current or previous experience of working as a GP.

For further information please contact: Rosemary Millar, Consultant in Public Health rosemary.millar@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

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:

Dr Rosemary Millar, Consultant in Public Health ,

rosemary.millar@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

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We cannot accept CVs 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***