Clinical Gp Lead - 26210

Nhs Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian invites applications for the Clinical GP Lead position in West Lothian. The post holder will work with the Clinical Director and Head of Service to drive excellence in patient experience and safety across Primary Care and ensure delivery against WLHSCP KPIs.

The role involves monitoring performance, putting processes in place to challenge and report on key priorities, and developing Primary Care services to meet local needs while aligning with the WLHSCP and the interface with acute

Responsibilities

• Work with the Clinical Director and Head of Service to develop strategies and initiatives for delivery of excellence with respect to patient experience and safety in Primary Care services.
• Ensure primary care targets and WLHSCP key performance indicators are fully met.
• Plan and develop Primary Care services to meet needs of the local population and support development of the WLHSCP, GP practices and interface with acute service and social care sector.

Job description

West Lothian

Clinical GP Lead
WEST LOTHIAN

Reference - 26210

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.

The post holder will work with the Clinical Director and Head of Service to develop strategies and initiatives for the delivery of excellence with respect to patient experience and safety in Primary Care services and will ensure primary care targets and West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership (WLHSCP) key performance indicators are fully met.

The post holder will put processes in place to effectively monitor, challenge and report performance of key priorities, service level agreements, enhanced services and support continuous improvement in Primary Care provision.

The post holder is responsible for planning and developing Primary Care services to meet needs of the local population and support development of the WLHSCP, GP practices and the interface with acute service and social care sector.

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

For an informal discussion please contact:
Neil Ferguson, General Manager - n4@
Douglas McGown, Clinical Director - @

Closing Date: 31/10/2026