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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES OF NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE.
The role:
We are looking to appoint a Business Manager who will report to and work closely with the Deputy Nurse Director, Acute Services in the provision of senior leadership support across a complex, diverse and concurrent portfolio of work programmes. This post will manage the work of the Deputy Nurse Director for Acute Services office and will provide comprehensive Business Management and Service Development support to them and to their senior team.
As a member of the Senior Management Team the post holder will contribute to the achievement of the business performance objectives, leading on financial management and reporting, workforce performance, staff governance, clinical governance and contribute to delivery of the Board’s key objectives.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a fixed-term post of 1 year.
The role is based at JB Russell House, G12 0XH.
The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.
Key responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide operational support to the Deputy Nurse Director for Acute Services, and lead on the delivery of projects associated with the work. This also includes interpreting, developing and implementing policies and guidance for the delivery of key local and national priorities across the operational and professional aspects of the Deputy Nurse Directors portfolio.
The post holder will implement effective systems and processes, including development of databases, project plans and monitoring performance. There will also be a requirement to establish effective communication and act as a liaison between the Deputy Nurse Director, Chief Nurses and internal and external parties.
The post holder will work in an innovative and demanding environment and provide a consistently high level of support to the Deputy Nurse Director for Acute Services, whilst managing the varied key tasks associated with the post.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience) we are looking for an individual who has a strong track record of managing projects at a senior level in a large and complex organisation and can demonstrate a track record in the development and contribution to policy, planning and service delivery encapsulating evidence of performance management, monitoring and evaluation techniques.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Morag Gardner, Deputy Nurse Director, Acute Services, 07980914819, Morag.Gardner@nhs.scot
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