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ONLY INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF NHS LOTHIAN WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST
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.
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Strategic Programme Managers
Strategic Planning Department
Temporary Fixed Term post - 12 months
Reporting to the Head of Implementation, Strategic Planning to provide strategic planning expertise and advice to site or service management teams within the post’s remit, in support of strategic, financial, and operational change to deliver the organisation’s objectives, summarised in the 3-year Hospital Plan and emerging recovery programmes.
To act as a key interface ensuring that Acute services plans align effectively and coherently with IJB strategic plans to deliver improved services for patients and more effective use of joint resources.
As a member of the hospital/service management team contribute to and participate in the management and decision-making for sites and services, with leadership emphasis on defining and delivering the strategic vision
You will work closely with the Head of Implementation, Strategic Planning and Acute Services Directors.
To be successful in this role you will need to have outstanding skills in both the intellectual and practical arenas, bringing an insightful understanding of policy developments and formulation of strategy, and the ability to formulate and implement robust plans and performance management frameworks.
You should be able to demonstrate good experience in managing complex projects and programmes.
Strategic Programme Manager – Acute Services
Band 8a, Full Time – 37 hours per week
Informal enquiries to: Clare Cartwright, Head of Strategy Development, Strategic Planning