Tracey Gillies

Miss Gillies, who is a general surgeon, took up the Medical Director’s post on 1st February 2017. Tracey spent a significant part of her career at NHS Lothian, before joining NHS Forth Valley in 2014. In her role as Medical Director, Tracey will be responsible for providing professional advice to the board and leadership to medical professionals, pharmacists, healthcare scientists, and occupational health and safety staff across the Lothians. She will also be the Lead Director for medical workforce planning and the education and training of doctors to secure high-quality teaching and training in partnership with the University of Edinburgh Medical School and NHS Education Scotland.