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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – Scan for Safety Programme Team
Scan for Safety Programme Managers
2 x posts
Fixed-term or Secondment until 31 March 2028*
- 1.0 x WTE Band 8A – Scan for Safety Programme Manager (General) – Ref 260558
- 1.0 x WTE Band 8A – Scan for Safety Programme Manager (Digital) – Ref 260565
*For NHS applicants, a secondment would be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term position would be offered.
Are you ready for a challenge with real and direct patient impact?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to take a leadership role in driving forward the implementation of Scan for Safety in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Programme Manager (2 x posts – General and Digital).
These posts will be part of a dedicated project team established to implement Scan for Safety within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), a clinically focused programme underpinned by Procurement and Digital Services. This programme will involve a step change in the use of technology across NHSGGC theatres to improve patient care.
The national Scan for Safety programme promotes patient safety and aims to support NHS Boards in fulfilling new legal requirements currently being introduced. A cornerstone of Scan for Safety is the tracking of implantable medical devices through their Unique Device Identifiers (UDIs), primarily through the scanning of medical device barcodes at the point of implantation. Within NHSGGC, this will involve the coordinated introduction of new technologies across approximately 100 theatres, serviced by around 20 theatre stores and logistically challenging exercise being undertaken in a safety critical environment.
Also within scope of the project is the implementation of the Medical Devices Data Hub (MDDH), a national registry of all implanted devices, and the National Medical Equipment Management System (NMEMS) for capturing medical device provisioning information across Scotland. These initiatives are complemented through the introduction of more robust governance of medical devices, including the provision of patient implant cards and the automated reporting of medical device incidents.
Key members of the Scan for Safety Programme Board, these roles will be pivotal in the safe and successful implementation of Scan for Safety across NHSGGC.
Band 8A: Scan for Safety Programme Manager (General)
The Scan for Safety Programme Manager (General) is responsible for coordinating the board-wide implementation of Scan for Safety, liaising with systems suppliers, the national Scan for Safety Programme team and other stakeholders.
Band 8A: Scan for Safety Programme Manager (Digital)
The Scan for Safety Programme Manager (Digital) is responsible for mapping out and project managing the digital sub-projects required for the safe and successful implementation of Scan for Safety across NHSGGC. This includes the integration with theatre systems, resolving conflicts between competing digital platforms and establishing the arrangements for Digital Business as Usual following completion of the programme.
Interested individuals are encouraged to arrange a discussion to learn more about these influential leadership positions.
Secondment of existing NHS employees is subject to agreement with the substantive employer.
For more information, please contact:
- Digital Programme Manager – Andrew Ferguson, Strategic Development & Programmes Manager, Digital Services. Andrew.Ferguson3@nhs.scot
- General Programme Manager – Brian Keogh, Purchasing and Systems Manager, Procurement. Brian.Keogh@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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