We are recruiting for a new Associate Medical Director.
How to apply
You can apply for this post on the NHS Scotland jobs website
- Deadline for applications: 3 August 2025
- Interview: To be held September 2025
Informal enquires are welcome regarding the post by emailing Simon Watson, Medical & Safety Director
The role of Associate Medical Director
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 to help shape 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 have a major role ensuring we achieve our strategic objectives. We will need them to draw on their 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, we would particularly welcome applicants from:
- surgery
- anaesthetics
- critical care background
Our organisation
We are a growing organisation with a strong track record of successful delivery. It combines the major components of what helps to support higher quality and safer care, such as the provision of robust evidence, practical improvement support and independent external assurance.