Clinical Coordinator / Practitioner – Managed Service Network (MSN) for Functional Disorders
We are delighted to share this exciting opportunity to shape a new approach to support people with functional disorders in Grampian. Thanks to funding from the NHS Grampian Charity, we will be establishing and evaluating a Managed Service Network (MSN) model over the next two years. A significant amount of work has already been undertaken to identify the need for the service and secure funding, and we are now ready to begin developing.
Initial development work undertaken in Grampian can be found here: Functional Disorder — Future Health and Wellbeing.
Functional Disorder is a term used to describe health conditions with persistent physical symptoms and impairment which cannot be wholly explained, at this time, by any known disease or physical cause. There continues to be emerging evidence and research on the aetiology of functional disorders. Symptoms vary in severity and complexity causing debilitating problems, including increased physical disability, reduced ability to work, psychological distress and poor quality of life. Functional Disorders span across all ages, genders and demographics.
If you would be interested in steering this project, then please read on...
The new role of Clinical Coordinator / Practitioner has become available in NHS Grampian with the aim to work alongside those with lived experience of these conditions to understand current clinical journeys and build resources and pathways to support those with functional disorders in Grampian. These roles will lead a small team, alongside two Clinical Lead roles, working through a managed service network (MSN) approach.
We have two full-time posts available as a secondment opportunity for 28 months. If applying for a secondment, please make sure you have agreement from your line manager in advance. Applications are invited from clinical colleagues from all backgrounds.
1. Do you have the vision, drive and enthusiasm to support the development and implementation of pathways, education and self-management resources to improve both patient and professional experience of clinical care in Grampian?
2. Are you passionate about person-centred care and designing services with people?
3. Do you want to be part of a different approach to how we work across the whole system to better support people with functional disorders?
These roles present a unique opportunity to work across sectors and services to shape and influence how clinical professionals work together to develop person centred care that reflects local and national clinical strategy. As with all posts funded by NHS Grampian Charity, the successful candidate must be prepared to participate in publicity to discuss the role and the difference made by the Grant.
The team will be hosted in Surgery 3 within the Acute Sector and supported by a project structure through NHS Grampian’s Planning, Innovation and Programmes Directorate.
Interviews are planned for 23rd February 2026.
NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.