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Job reference: 109310
Salary: Band 8B (£61,325 - £66,018)
Job closing date: 17/07/2022
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Raigmore Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 30/06/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Surgical Specialties Directorate

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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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Manager, who is absolutely committed to enhancing patient care, through the efficient and effective management of the nursing resource within Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the multi-disciplinary team in allocated areas of responsibility, incorporating operational, strategic and quality aspects combined with the future development of the service.  The post holder will, as part of a team of multi-disciplinary staff, provide a service for Raigmore Hospital in line with the strategy for NHS Highland.  This will include medical, allied health professionals, nursing and clerical staff. 

You will work with colleagues in the hospital and across NHS Highland in developing a vision for allocated services, leading ongoing review and redesign of the service to meet the needs of patients in an efficient and cost-effective manner.  You will be responsible for the service budget, clearly demonstrating a sound understanding of Financial Governance and Risk Management, and for the management of staff to ensure staffing levels meet service delivery needs.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate a real commitment to working across all relevant aspects of the service, showing an ability to enthuse, motivate and give commitment to meeting exacting deadlines.  Previous experience of operational management is desired along with evidence of excellent personal organisational and communication skills.

A demonstrable commitment to improving the services we provide to patients is absolutely essential.

For more information regarding this post please contact Andrew Ward, Head of Operations, Surgical Directorate; tel: 01463 705711; email: andrew.ward3@nhs.scot    

Closing date for completed Applications: 17/07/2022

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications

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