Associate Medical Director (Primary and Secondary Care)

TN United Kingdom; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in Orkney for a passionate Associate Medical Director focused on integrating primary and secondary care. This full-time role offers a unique chance to lead service transformation and improve patient care within a forward-thinking health board. Experience the exceptional quality of life in Orkney, known for its stunning landscapes and strong community spirit. Join a close-knit healthcare system dedicated to innovation and excellence in service delivery, where your leadership will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual responsibility allowance

Professional development support

Leadership training

Career progression opportunities

Close-knit community ties

Qualifications

• Experienced GP or Consultant with leadership experience in healthcare.
• Passion for service transformation and patient care improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight across Primary and Secondary Care.
• Lead service transformation and integration efforts in NHS Orkney.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Service Transformation

Strategic Thinking

Patient Care

Education

Medical Degree

GP or Consultant Qualification

Job description

Associate Medical Director (Primary and Secondary Care), Kirkwall

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0bf31b368280

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Associate Medical Director - Primary and Secondary Care

The Balfour

Full time 40 hours per week
Salary: Dependent on Speciality

An Exciting Opportunity in Orkney

NHS Orkney is seeking an exceptional medical leader to take on the pivotal role of Associate Medical Director (AMD) – Primary and Secondary Care. This is a unique position designed to strengthen the integration between primary and secondary care in Orkney, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred services.

This full-time (10 PA) role is split between Primary Care and Secondary Care, offering a rare opportunity for a senior clinician to influence strategy, develop services, and improve patient care across the whole health system. Up to 2 PA (1 day per week) are available for SPA and clinical activity to support your ongoing clinical role.

The role is suitable for GPs, Doctors, and Consultants, making it an attractive career move for experienced clinicians with leadership experience and a focus on service improvement.

Why Choose Orkney?

Orkney offers an exceptional quality of life, regularly ranking as one of Scotland’s best places to live. With stunning landscapes, a strong community spirit, excellent schools, and a safe environment, Orkney is ideal for those seeking a better work-life balance.

NHS Orkney is a forward-thinking, innovative health board committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care, embracing new ways of working and improving service delivery.

The Role

As AMD for Primary and Secondary Care, you will provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and system-wide improvement across both sectors. You will play a key role in strengthening integration, leading service transformation, and ensuring NHS Orkney continues to deliver outstanding care to its population.

What We’re Looking For

We seek an experienced GP or Consultant with a passion for leadership, integration, and service transformation. You should be a strategic thinker, capable of inspiring and engaging teams, and committed to innovation in patient care.

The successful candidate will provide both clinical and strategic leadership across Primary and Secondary Care in Orkney. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop integrated services that directly impact patient care in a unique healthcare setting.

Benefits and Support

• Competitive salary and annual responsibility allowance.
• Strong support for professional development, leadership training, and career progression.
• The opportunity to work in a close-knit, innovative healthcare system with strong community ties.
• Exceptional quality of life in one of Scotland’s most desirable locations.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr. Anna Lamont, Executive Medical Director, NHS Orkney at [emailprotected]