Project Manager (Primary Care & GP Sustainability)

NHS Scotland is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Project Manager to support the sustainability and transformation of General Practice across Perth & Kinross. This role is critical in helping GP practices improve operational efficiency, navigate the complexities of premises and lease assignation, and implement national quality improvement methodologies. Based in Perth with hybrid working options, you will act as a facilitator of change, ensuring that local primary care services remain resilient and fit for the future.

Core Requirements and Skills

Expertise: Deep knowledge of General Practice and Primary Care operations is essential.
Methodology: Proven experience in Business Management or Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, or the Model for Improvement).
Sustainability Focus: Ability to identify and implement efficiency measures to support GP practice longevity.
Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in working with strategic stakeholders, GP partners, and practice managers to facilitate delivery.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of the Premises and Lease Assignation processes within a healthcare context.
Mobility: The ability to travel across the Perth & Kinross locality to support various practice sites.
Governance: Commitment to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

Change Delivery: Lead and facilitate transformation programmes and service improvements across the locality.
Efficiency Support: Provide GP practices with practical tools and techniques to improve systems and shared learning.
Sustainability Groups: Support the local work identified through the Primary Care Improvement Plans (PCIP) and the Perth & Kinross Improvement and Sustainability Groups.
Shared Learning: Facilitate the sharing of “good practice” through national improvement programmes.
Project Documentation: Maintain robust project plans, risk registers, and progress reports for strategic stakeholders.

Why Join the Primary Care Team in Perth?

This role offers the chance to be at the heart of healthcare reform in Scotland. You will be instrumental in ensuring that primary care remains the bedrock of the NHS by:

Driving Innovation: Applying QI tools to real-world clinical and administrative challenges.
Hybrid Flexibility: Balancing presence at Pullar House in Perth with remote working capabilities.
Collaborative Environment: Working within a team that values equality, diversity, and the unique contributions of every staff member.

Vital Information

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term or Secondment.
Hours: Part-time (22.2 hours per week); job share considered.
Location: Pullar House, Perth (Hybrid).
Secondment: Current NHS Tayside employees must seek written approval from their line manager before applying.
Application: Completed via Jobtrain (No CVs accepted).
Inquiries: Contact Lisa Milligan, Primary Care Service Manager, at lisa.milligan@nhs.scot.

To apply for this job please visit apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.