Overview

Foundation Programme Director W28 role at NHS Scotland (West Region, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire). Part-time position; 1 PA (4 hours per week). Fixed Term / Secondment for 36 months. Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working (within the UK).

Responsibilities

• Manage a Foundation Programme and the education and training needs of each resident on the programme, approximately 30 residents, based at University Hospital Wishaw.
• Contribute to the formal Foundation teaching programme in partnership with the existing Foundation Programme Directors.
• Be accountable to the Postgraduate Dean or Associate Postgraduate Dean; may combine the role with educational and/or clinical supervision.
• Ensure the employer would support a Service Level Agreement for this role within the job plan.

Qualifications

• Recognition of Trainer status.
• Clinician based locally to the post, across the West of Scotland, in a permanent NHS or University post (Consultant, GP or SAS doctor).

Details

• Hours: Part Time, 1 PA (4 hours per week).
• Duration: Fixed Term / Secondment for 36 months.
• Salary: Consultant, Associate Adviser or other appropriate pay scale.
• Location: Flexible: NES supports remote, hybrid and office-based working within the UK.

Additional information: Applications are invited from permanent staff in the West region of Scotland. The post is a replacement FPD post with preference for locally based clinicians. Informal enquiries are welcome. Applicants must confirm prior to interview that their employer would support a Service Level Agreement for this role within their job plan. Closing Date: 22/09/2025. Interview Date: to be confirmed. CVs will not be accepted. For queries, contact Dr Shona McLellan, Associate Postgraduate Dean, West region (Shona.McLellan@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk).