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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- Acute Services
Post: General Manager – Hospital Paediatrics and Neonatology
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 8D: £86,611 - £90,532 per annum
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Relocation Package where appropriate
Our transformation journey over the past number of years has been hugely progressive and you will be joining at a time as we set on our next phase of improvement ambitions in our Moving Forward Together strategy, as well as leading our teams through COVID-19 recovery. We have been tested over the last year and we have risen to the challenge of supporting our people, be that colleagues, patients, or carers; all of our people are leaders and many of our proudest moments have come from achievements in our teams.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is an organisation which is renowned for modern high-quality patient care and progressive medicine. It is therefore vital that we continue to attract and nurture the most talented and public service focused people, both locally and from around the world.
We are now searching for a new General Manager – Hospital Paediatrics and Neonatology who will be responsible for the strategic and operational accountability for this key role and who will make a significant contribution to our future and support us in delivering our aspirations for Better Care, Better Health, Better Workplace and Better Value.
The General Manager will be accountable to the Director for the delegated management and control of resources within the service and will be responsible for delivering performance targets in accordance with local, regional, and national objectives specified to the Women & Children’s Services Sector and the Acute Operating Division.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join an innovative and dynamic team providing Hospital Paediatrics & Neonatology Services at the Royal Hospital for Children and other hospital sites across Greater Glasgow & Clyde and to share our team values of high performance, excellent patient care, creativity and positivity and is excited for the opportunity to develop their skills within a dedicated and highly motivated team.
Our ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, able to work at pace across a range of complex services with already significant experience of working at a senior management/Board level in a large and complex NHS/Health and Social Care organisation. Applications from other comparable public and private sectors are welcome. We are seeking an individual with the resilience, political acumen, strategic vision, tactical skills, and above all, leadership that will impact internally and externally to the organisation.
Good all round general management experience within the NHS is required with a performance culture of achievement and patient care at all times.
If you are inspired by the challenges this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience and qualities we are seeking then we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
If you would like to find out more about this role before applying, please contact Jamie Redfern, Director, Women & Children’s Services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on 07818 423402 or email: jamie.redfern@ggc.scot.nhs.uk for a confidential discussion
For a Candidate Information Pack and further application information, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and follow the link to Greater Glasgow & Clyde, look under Senior Manager Level – Job Reference No: 58263.
Closing date for returning applications: 12 noon, Monday, 19th July 2021
Interview are expected to take place late early August 2021.
The recruitment process will include a pre interview assessment stage and a formal panel interview. Please note to comply with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s social distancing practices we may carry out all stages of the recruitment process including interviews virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk
Additional Information
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health organisation in Scotland providing acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services. With a total budget of £3.2 billion and a workforce of around 39,000 staff it serves an immediate population of 1.15 million plus provides specialist regional services to more than half of Scotland’s population. The geographical area covered is diverse; encompassing 6 local authority areas within the West of Scotland.
With around 21,000 staff and a budget of c£1.3b our Acute Services are delivered currently from three Sectors covering North and East Glasgow, South and West Glasgow and Clyde (Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire). In addition there are three Directorates with cross site responsibilities covering Women and Children's Services, Regional Services and Diagnostics and Imaging. Inpatient and outpatient Acute and Medicine for the Elderly services are delivered across 9 Acute sites which include Acute teaching hospitals.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom