Research, Development and Innovation Strategy 2021-2024
The NSS Research, Development and Innovation Strategy for 2021-24.
The Clinical Directorate provide trusted leadership, assurance and expertise in clinical and care matters, working with teams across NSS and the health and care system in Scotland.
This includes primary, secondary and community care, public health, the social care sector, local authorities, the third sector, professional bodies, academia, industry and colleagues in Scottish Government.
Our areas of focus include:
In addition to areas of strategic focus by NSS we also focus on:
Our experienced senior clinicians are drawn from a variety of professional backgrounds – medical, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, AHP and healthcare science. Many of our team continue to practice in direct care delivery and have joint appointments with academia and Scottish Government.
With significant experience of working across the professions – and with links to thousands of clinicians, academics, policy advisors and professional networks across the country – we have a deep understanding of the services delivered by our clinical colleagues and the challenges they face and how to influence and impact nationally on policy and practice.
We work collaboratively with clinicians and practitioners as trusted peers in all that we do, ensuring that NSS services deliver for Scotland’s citizens, patients and clinical community.
The Clinical Directorate leads on and has overall responsibility for:
As trusted, knowledgeable and collaborative support to colleagues in NSS, Scotland’s clinical and care community and beyond, we:
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The NSS Research, Development and Innovation Strategy for 2021-24.
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