Local GP Appraisal Adviser 204787 PM

LOCAL GP APPRAISAL ADVISER
PRIMARY CARE DIRECTORATE

Reference - 204787

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 from qualified general practitioners with a current licence to practice for the above Permanent, part time (10 hours per week) post hosted by the Primary Care Contracts Team based at Waverley Gate, 2-4 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh. EH1 3EG.

The successful candidate will work within a broad strategic framework to provide a  formative, systematic and regular review of development for all general practitioners in Scotland, allowing individuals to reflect on areas of strength and where changes and improvement could be made.

The post-holder will understand the principles of peer appraisal and revalidation and be able to demonstrate an understanding of leadership with an ability to positively motivate and lead a team of appraisers and assist with implementation of national appraisal scheme

Applicants must be included on the GMC General Practice register with a current licence to practise and be eligible for inclusion on the GP performers list.

For further information in the first instance please contact:
Dr Jeremy Chowings - Deputy Medical Director Primary Care
Jeremy.Chowings@nhs.scot

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

If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. 

Closing Date: 18/01/2025

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***