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Salary: Agenda for Change Band 8D (£85,811 - £89,732 per annum)
Hours: 37.5 hours
Tenure: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
Relocation Package where appropriate
NHS Glasgow Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is the largest health organisation in Scotland providing acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of 1.2 million in 6 local authority areas. The Board is embarking on a period of transformational change developing new models of care, delivering safe, effective and person-centred care. This will be driven by innovation and the opportunities presented by new technology and the digital age.
The Acute service provides a complex range of Hospital services across the population of Greater Glasgow and Clyde we are now looking to add to the strength of our Management team through the appointment to the following role that has arisen.
We have an exciting vision for the future which promotes a culture of person-centered care, placing the patient at the heart of everything we do.
The Acute Service (within which the Regional Service Sector sits) provides a complex range of Hospital services across the population of Greater Glasgow and Clyde we are now looking to add to the strength of our Management team through the appointment to the above posts:
These roles will report directly to the Director of Diagnostics and Regional Services and have responsibility for developing and implementing services within key service areas across the NHSGGC Board area to ensure there is a clear focus on the delivery of a range of high quality, safe and efficient patient centered services to meet local and national targets.
The role of General Manager is one that includes a high degree of regional (and sometimes national) focus given the types of services carried out within the Sector. As such the role would be well-suited to an individual who enjoyed strategic, as well as operational, management. The successful post holders will be well-supported by an enthusiastic management team.
The posts above require strong influencing and leadership qualities and you will be required to evidence experience at a senior level in operational management in a healthcare or an equivalent, complex environment and will have the ability to inspire confidence and respect to lead and deliver in a politically sensitive and demanding environment.
Key to the success of this role will be the ability to contribute to the development of a strong, patient-focused culture which encourages initiative, individual and team responsibility and open communication.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with a demonstrable track record of success in a senior management position within a complex environment, preferable in the NHS and with extensive senior management experience, through which in-depth, professional knowledge over a range of disciplines will have been developed. A high level of interpersonal, strategic, technical and person-centred leadership skills is underpinned by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values and a culture of person centred care.
If you believe you have the leadership competencies we require for such important roles we look forward to receiving your application.
Informal contact will be welcomed by Tracy Keenan, Head of HR, Regional Services (Tracy.Keenan2@ggc.scot.nhs) who can arrange further discussion with Arwel Williams, Director of Diagnostics and Regional Services. A telephone discussion or visit to the department prior to application/interview would be welcomed/encouraged and this can be arranged using the contact details above.
Please note if you are interested in applying for more than one of the posts you need only submit one application. Please ensure you include in the Statement of Support section of the Online Application form the post(s) you wish to be considered for and the order of preference.
Closing date for returning applications: 12 noon, Friday, 6th November 2020
The recruitment process will include a pre interview assessment stage and a formal panel interview.
Find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk