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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated individual to manage and lead the Youth Health Service within Glasgow HSCP.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join Glasgow HSCP as the Manager for the city’s Youth Health Service (YHS). The YHS is a holistic service which provides both clinical and non-clinical support to young people aged 12-19 and is currently delivered in 9 venues across Glasgow city. The team comprises arange of YHS nurses, GPs, business support staff, employability support and commissioned service input on Multiple Risk and mental health (counselling) services. Glasgow City Youth Health Service - NHSGGC
This post is currently managed within the Northwest Health Improvement Team on behalf of the city. The office base is Gartnavel Royal Hospital with evening service delivery in 9 health centres across the city.
The post holder will manage and lead the YHS staff team and is responsible for delivering a high-quality, person-centred service to young people in the city. They will work closely with a range of internal and external services and partners to maximise opportunities for improving the health and wellbeing of young people accessing the service.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience required (For full details see job description)
- Registered Nurse with a post graduate/Masters qualification or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Able to demonstrate both leadership and management competencies alongside experience of operational service management, ideally in a clinical multi-disciplinary environment.
- Experience of managing staff, performance and service improvement.
- Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills with ability to work effectively in multi- disciplinary and multi-agency teams
- High level knowledge base and clinical competence as a clinical leader to support multi-disciplinary teams ensuring a high standard of clinical care in accordance with NMC Code.
- Ensuring clear clinical and professional governance arrangements
- Data collection/analysis, audit and evaluation
- Experience of working with young people is desirable
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Suzanne Niven, Health Improvement Manager. Suzanne.niven@nhs.scot. Tel: 07810 658369
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