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Job reference: 171867
Salary: Please see advert
Job closing date: 08/12/2023
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Ailsa Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 08/12/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: The Ayrshire Hospice

Job Advert

Strategic Lead -Transformation and Innovation

For application form and further information use the below link:

https://www.ayrshirehospice.org/Pages/FAQs/Category/current-employed-vacancies 

Salary: £56,922 - £61,522

Ref: AH 33-23

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday till Friday

Term: Permanent

Location: Racecourse Road, Ayr, with a temporary decant to  Lochranza Building, Ailsa Hospital, Ayr until late summer 2024.


Are you a self-motivated and driven strategic leader specialising in delivering transformational change? Do you want to make a positive difference?

The Ayrshire Hospice provides specialist palliative and end of life care to support patients and their families make every day matter. Our vital work is filled with moments that make people smile during a time that can be difficult for everyone.


Why you should work for us:

Because what we do makes a real difference to people.   

Because we are a passionate and warm team, driven by our shared values of being kind and compassionate, inclusive and honest with the patients and families we serve, who are at the heart of all that we do.

And we pride ourselves in having a collaborative environment with open debate and positive challenge in the pursuit of excellence.

And because we are ready and willing to transform and innovate.


About the role:

There will be a strong focus on the transformational delivery of high-quality services which not only add value, but are continuously improving. The role will also provide strategic leadership to the Governance, IT and Facilities functions of the Hospice and report directly to the Director of Operations

Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results is the key to achieving success. Self-assurance, and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential.

While the job requires the ability to act independently, a sense of urgency and the confidence to handle a variety of challenges, a full commitment to the success of the Hospice and high standards of achievement are expected in this position. The emphasis is on results, and effective systems and processes that achieve results through and with people. 


About you:

You will be able to communicate the vision of what can be achieved and you will be a values-led leader who will inspire your teams. This is a strategic leadership role in which you will never settle for “good enough”. You will actively seek opportunities to innovate, improve, and develop in the pursuit of excellence and sustainability.

Collaborative and dynamic leadership will be at the heart of everything you do, whether leading on the strategy, advancing the role of digital technology, understanding the impact of climate change or ensuring operational efficiency.

You will have a strong track record in building effective relationships and delivering results-based service improvement across an organisation. With a proven flair for shaping change and leading people, you will have a crucial role in ensuring we continue to challenge ourselves to offer an excellent service.


A bit more about us:

Hospice care is often profoundly misunderstood and at times very challenging: the work we do is uplifting and it is a great privilege, the impact we can have is life changing. Our hospice is a bright and dynamic place to work.


How to apply:

If this role excites you, if you believe you possess the skills and values we need, and are deeply passionate about making a difference to patients and families when they need us most, we very much look forward to hearing from you. CV's should be submitted to recruitment@ayrshirehospice.org  or informal enquiries should be made to liz.denovan@ayrshirehospice.org 

We are committed to building a truly diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of society.


Closing date:             8th December 2023

Interview Date:          14th December 2023


Scottish Charity No. SC011390. Registered Office: 29 Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX

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