About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post:
Clinical Directorate (CD)
Agenda for Change - Band 8a
3-days (0.6 WTE) per week.
This post is based within the Clinical Directorate, which leads and drives improved health, environmental and financial impact across NSS through the provision of strategic leadership, professional advice, governance, engagement and involvement.
The Clinical Directorate also provides professional and clinical leadership for medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy and healthcare scientists, a robust strategy for quality management, governance, assurance, risk management, professional development, service improvement, research development and innovation and strategic and change management.
SCOTTISH CANCER NETWORK
The Scottish Cancer Network (SCN) was established in 2021 as national resource to support and facilitate a ‘Once for Scotland’ approach to cancer services. The main objectives were to:
1. Develop and operate a system for the production, review, and hosting of National Clinical Management Pathways.
2. Oversee and drive improvement of existing National Managed Clinical Networks and adopt similar national network approaches for other areas that may benefit.
3. Deliver other collaborative projects as agreed with Scottish Government.
The SCN remit is currently evolving, however we continue to work collaboratively with already established regional and national Cancer Networks to support and clinically agree best practice, with the aim to support equity of care across Scotland throughout a patient's cancer journey.
The Candidate:
We are looking for two enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the Lead Pharmacist and the Lead Clinician for the Scottish Cancer Network to further expand and build on the progress and momentum built to date with Clinical Management Pathways.
The postholders will be responsible for providing leadership and delivery of objectives for a number of SACT related workstreams within the Scottish Cancer Network.
The ideal candidates will have significant cancer experience and knowledge of SACT governance, have excellent communication and negotiation skills, will be experienced in working collaboratively with senior colleagues and clinicians within Health Boards, Regional Networks and possibly also in National Groups or settings.
This is both an exciting and challenging role that requires excellent skills in leadership and managing change in a complex, and dynamic environment. Applicants must be able to work autonomously and in a self-directed way and be adaptable and amenable to rapid change in priority, approach or focus in order to effectively work with our key stakeholders.
There is funding for two candidates for 3-days (0.6 WTE) per week.
The successful candidates will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme check. Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current GPhC registration as a pharmacist at the time of applying.
Location and Working Pattern:
This post can be based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow.
Currently hybrid working
The role will be undertaken by two candidates, working days/patterns to be agreed. The programme working week runs Monday to Friday, there is no weekend or out of hours working associated with these posts. We would welcome applications from all interested candidates. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss the role and any potential working arrangements.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits:
Ourbenefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Inclusion:
Further information:
Closing date for completed applications is 3rd December 2025.
Interviews will be on TEAMS and are anticipated to be week commencing 4th January 2026.
Pleasenote that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.