Lay Representatives

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health organization in the United Kingdom seeks Lay Representatives to enhance the education of doctors. The role entails attending quality management visits, committee meetings, and recruitment events for trainee doctors, with a remuneration of £24.50 per hour plus travel expenses. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility skills. This ongoing commitment requires participation in various local activities across Scotland, with initial tenure of three years subject to review.

Benefits

Travel expenses compensation

Training provided

Qualifications

• Good team working skills are essential.
• Flexibility in scheduling and attendance is required.
• Strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Attend quality management visits to hospitals and GP practices.
• Participate in committee meetings and recruitment events for trainee doctors.
• Engage in the annual review of medical trainee panels.

Skills

Team working skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

NHS Education for Scotland (NES)

Medical Directorate

Scotland Deanery

Lay Representatives

Postgraduate Medical Education and Training

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is a Special Health Board providing education and training for NHS staff. One of the main activities of NES is medical education. The NES Medical Directorate Scotland Deanery is now looking for members of the public who would be interested in becoming involved in the education of doctors. The main role of Lay Representative is to help ensure that due process is followed. This work will include attendance at quality management visits to hospitals and GP practices, committee meetings, involvement in recruitment events for trainee doctors and the annual review of medical trainee panels. The work will be ongoing throughout the year. The majority of sessions will be organised locally by the Scotland Deanery but participation in activities in other parts of Scotland may be necessary. Training will be provided.

Qualifications & Skills

Knowledge of the NHS is not essential; however good team working skills, flexibility, and communication skills are key aspects of these posts.

Compensation and Tenure

Attendance will be remunerated at £24.50 per hour in addition to travel expenses. Initial tenure is for three years, subject to annual review.

Interview Dates

Interviews to be held online on the 26th & 27th January 2026.

EEO Statement

We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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Work Permission

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards willcheck your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK websitehere.

For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be foundhere.

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