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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh city, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. We are the second largest health system in NHS Scotland and one of only four teaching Boards. We have strategic partnerships with local Universities, Local Authorities and our four Integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 900,000, providing a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services. The RIE is a major acute teaching hospital, with a busy 24 hour emergency department and a full range of medical and surgical services, including the Department of Clinical Neurosciences based within the new RHCYP/DCN hospital. Services are delivered on a local, regional and national basis
We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to lead, manage and drive forward acute adult services on the Royal Infirmary Site. You will be responsible for the safe delivery of patient centred, safe and effective services in accordance with NHS Lothian’s corporate objectives and within the context of Scottish Government policy and priorities. As a member of the Acute Management team, the Site Director will contribute to and participate in the setting of the strategic direction for health services in NHS Lothian working closely with other Acute Directors, HSCP and Corporate Directors to ensure effective whole system working.
This exciting and challenging post requires significant operational management experience in a senior leadership role within the NHS or similar complex organisation; You will have a proven track record of achievement in managing complex service change and improvement programmes. As the lead officer on the site, you will be expected to lead and oversee complex QI and service transformation programmes through proactive visioning, collaborative working and collective leadership, engaging with partners and stakeholders. You must be able to balance demand management and capacity planning, whilst managing competing and conflicting priorities in terms of resources and timescales for delivery.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Jacquie Campbell, Chief Officer on 0131 465 5838.
Psychometric Assessment will form part of the selection process. This will take place between 23 April and 26 April with feedback to candidates on 30 April prior to interviews on 4 May 2021.