Clinical Director for Quality, Improvement and Realistic Medicine
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to take on a strategic and pivotal leadership role within NHS Western Isles (NHSWI). The post of Clinical Director for Quality, Improvement and Realistic Medicine can either be undertaken as a stand alone post or combined with up to 7 additional sessions of clinical work within either Primary Care or a suitable Secondary Care specialism subject to agreement.

Salary: GP, Consultant or Specialist doctor salary, plus Distant Islands Allowance £1,461 per annum/pro rata
Hours: 20 hours per week over five days (Monday - Friday)
Contract: Permanent

Role Overview
The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership across the whole system on the key domains of Realistic Medicine with a focus on the Value-Based Health and Care agenda. They will act as the local co-ordination for Sustainable Delivery Champion ensuring NHSWI has input into and alignment with national best practice pathways and practices. The post holder will help deliver the local quality strategy based on the principles outlined in NHS Scotland Quality Strategy and the 2020 Vision for Health and Social Care in Scotland. They will also be integral in providing leadership within the interface space including chairing interface meetings and providing Cluster Quality Leadership.

The successful candidate will also be expected to co-chair the Area Drugs and Therapeutics committee and work with the Associate Directors to support the complaints and adverse events processes. Training for this will be provided if needed.

We are seeking individuals who understand the current challenges faced by NHSWI and are willing to innovate and work collaboratively with others to improve care for people within the Western Isles.

Essential Criteria
Candidate must be either a GMC registered General Practitioner, be on the specialist Register or within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT or CESR(CP) at the time of interview for the post or have at least 10 years postgraduate experience of which at least 6 years within a relevant specialty.

Important Information
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Closing date: 17/11/2026

Employer: NHS Western Isles
Department: Medical Staffing
Job reference: 259186

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.