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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.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Lothian currently has an opportunity for a Service Director, Outpatients and Associated Services. This exciting and challenging role will require the Service Director to provide dynamic strategic and operational leadership within Outpatients, External/ Additional Capacity, NHS Lothian Flow Centre (24/7 service) and pan-Lothian Diabetes and Endocrinology and Dermatology services and other clinical services within the Lauriston Building.
Working closely with the Associate Medical Director, the Associate Nurse Director and Clinical Service Managers you will be responsible for ensuring best practice and the highest standards of clinical performance are delivered as well as leading services through service change and redesign to improve efficiency underpinned by NHS Lothian’s values and a culture of person centred care.
As a member of the Acute Management team, the Director will fully contribute to and participate in the setting of the strategic direction for health services in NHS Lothian working closely with other Acute Directors and Corporate Directors of the Board to ensure effective cross-service coherence.
Key Requirements
- Masters Degree with appropriate management / leadership qualification or equivalent;
- Significant senior management experience in a senior leadership role within the NHS or similar complex organisation, operationally or close to Board level;
- A proven track record of achievement in managing complex clinical service change and operational management in a large complex healthcare organisation with significant experience of leading large scale projects and modernisation schemes.;
- Experience of successfully leading the development and implementation of cross sector strategic plans.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role please email Jacquie Campbell, Chief Officer at Jacquie.campbell@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk and she will arrange to contact you.
Interviews will take place week commencing 14 June or 21 June 2021.