Grampian Stroke MCN Primary Care Lead

Job details

• Job reference: 248283
• Salary: Current Salary will apply
• Job closing date: 24/07/2026
• Job Type: Medical and Dental
• Location: Summerfield House
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 3-6
• Job posted date: 26/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
• Department: Managed Clinical Network (MCN)

NHS Grampian is seeking to appoint a Primary Care Lead who can be from the AHP, Nursing or medical professions, to join the Grampian Stroke Managed Clinical Network (MCN). The hours of work are to be negotiated with the successful applicant and flexible or consolidated patterns will be considered (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) with an average of approximately 10-12 hours per month.

Applicants should have knowledge and experience in the provision and development of stroke services. Applicants should also have good knowledge and experience of primary care services in Grampian. Working closely with the Stroke MCN Clinical Lead and being a key part of the stroke core team you will support implementation of evidence based practice; play a key role in the monitoring of clinical standards; promote the development of stroke care pathways that support equitable access to services across Grampian, raise issues with regards to stroke pathway from colleagues in primary care and contribute to the Strategic planning of services. Particular areas of focus for this role will be stroke prevention/risk factors, pathways back into primary care as part of rehabilitation after stroke, and TIAs.

Applicants will be motivating, engaging and demonstrate commitment to the role of the Stroke MCN in delivering improvements in care across Grampian. The ability to work across the organisation and with partners is essential to manage change within a complex environment.

Informal enquiries should be directed to We welcome informal contact from prospective candidates. Please contact gram.mcn@nhs.scot for an initial conversation with one of our team.

Date for interviews: TBC

NHS Grampian is seeking to appoint a Primary Care Lead who can be from the AHP, Nursing or medical professions, to join the Grampian Stroke Managed Clinical Network (MCN). The hours of work are to be negotiated with the successful applicant and flexible or consolidated patterns will be considered (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) with an average of approximately 10-12 hours per month.

Applicants should have knowledge and experience in the provision and development of stroke services. Applicants should also have good knowledge and experience of primary care services in Grampian. Working closely with the Stroke MCN Clinical Lead and being a key part of the stroke core team you will support implementation of evidence based practice; play a key role in the monitoring of clinical standards; promote the development of stroke care pathways that support equitable access to services across Grampian, raise issues with regards to stroke pathway from colleagues in primary care and contribute to the Strategic planning of services. Particular areas of focus for this role will be stroke prevention/risk factors, pathways back into primary care as part of rehabilitation after stroke, and TIAs.

Applicants will be motivating, engaging and demonstrate commitment to the role of the Stroke MCN in delivering improvements in care across Grampian. The ability to work across the organisation and with partners is essential to manage change within a complex environment.

Informal enquiries should be directed to We welcome informal contact from prospective candidates. Please contact gram.mcn@nhs.scot for an initial conversation with one of our team.

Date for interviews: TBC

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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