Job Advert
Director of Nursing and Operations
Executive Grade D plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,390.20 per annum.
37.5 Hours Per Week
Contract Duration – Permanent
The State Hospitals Board for Scotland is a national resource providing high secure forensic mental health services. The redevelopment of the hospital estate was completed in 2011, to provide modern facilities in which to deliver patient services in line with our clinical model. The State Hospital hosts the managed care network for forensic mental health services in Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional person who can evidence outstanding leadership qualities. We are looking for an inspiring individual and strategic thinker with the ability to earn the confidence and respect necessary to bring about real change.
The Director of Nursing & Operations will be an experienced leader who can adopt and demonstrate our values, lead a successful team, and be responsible for the continued development of The State Hospitals reputation as an employer of choice. These challenges require an exceptional, values-driven leader, with a proven track record of providing strategic direction in a complex organisation.
You will be an exceptional individual with vision, drive, passion and intellect as well as a broad range of strategic and professional skills.
Participation in the senior manager on-call rota is a requirement of the role.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Gary Jenkins, Chief Executive, on 01555 842009 (e-mail david.mccafferty@nhs.scot)
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 14 December 2022
Interviews are scheduled for Friday 23 December 2022
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot to discuss your requirements.
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.
The State Hospital has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk