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Associate Director
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post:
The National Specialist and Screening Directorate (NSD) is a Directorate within National Services Scotland (NSS) We commission specialist and screening services on behalf of NHS Boards and the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates.
The Associate Directorate role is and exciting, dynamic and challenging role. The successful candidate will provide senior leadership to a multidisciplinary team of staff responsible for the commissioning of National Specialist Services and National Planning for Scotland. The postholder will also support the implementation of the wider NSD Strategic Plan and the overarching NSS objectives.
This is a senior position within NSD which plays a leading role in the implementation of key Scottish Government strategies and in the delivery of National Specialist Services. You will work within NHS Board colleagues, Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates, and health professionals across Scotland to ensure that high quality and effective services are provided to residents of Scotland. The postholder will also need to lead on commissioning services from both national and international health care providers when and if necessary.
The Candidate:
You should be educated to masters level, should have a proven track record of clinical and managerial experience at a senior level within an NHS environment. The post holder will also require excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Experience of planning at a strategic level is essential, as is the requirement for proven negotiation skills and change management experience.
Location and Working Pattern:
Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Meridian Court, Glasgow with a requirement to travel throughout Scotland and some UK travel on occasion. A pool car is available for business use.
However, it should be noted that NSS is currently in the process of relocating from Meridian Court to nearby Delta House, 50 West Nile Street Glasgow G1 2NP.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Director of the Specialist and Screening Directorate, Susan Buchanan at: susan.buchanan2@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 9th August
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies