Associate Director of Medical Education for General Practice

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Associate Director of Medical Education for General Practice   

Part-time 4 hours per week

Fixed Term for 3 years, starting 1^st April 2025

Salary Scale - £74,198 - £110,737 per annum pro rata

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint experienced and enthusiastic candidate for this Associate Director of Medical Education for General Practice (ADME - GP) role.  Eligible candidates should currently be a GP and have a strong interest in Medical Education and a commitment to teamwork.

The post is for 4 hours per week, fixed term for 3 years. Appointment and the salary are in accordance with the nationally agreed salary scales. There are no clinical duties within this post.  Duties will be based within NHS Forth Valley.

Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr Chris Kelly, Deputy Director of Medical Education, Forth Valley Royal Hospital (chris.kelly@nhs.scot) or Dr Kate Patrick, Director of Medical Education (kate.patrick@nhs.scot).

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues.  Our hospital and General Practice catchment area is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have either

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise as a General Practitioner. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development
• Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Closing date: Sunday 19th January

Interview date:  To be confirmed

Please quote reference number 203849 on all correspondence.

NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.