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Job reference: 083147
Salary: Band 8A (£50,965 - £55,016)
Job closing date: 30/01/2022
Job Type: Senior Managers
Location: Base negotiable within Argyll & Bute HSCP
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 14/01/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Community Mental Health

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Operations Manager for Acute, Urgent and Emergency mental health care within the beautiful area of Argyll and Bute.

The successful candidate will have the oversight of the adult urgent and emergency care mental health team  for Argyll and Bute and the acute admissions inpatient mental health unit within Lochgilphead.

The candidate will have excellent time management skills and be passionate about ensuring a smooth and effective pathway for acutely distressed or unwell patients.

The candidate will have drive and enthusiasm to guide and support services and dedicated teams and provide responsive and visible leadership.

This key role will involve working in collaboration with other Senior Professionals to manage, support and co-ordinate care within the mental health Services across Argyll and Bute.

You will have strong leadership and provide operational management to the nursing teams whilst supporting multi-disciplinary service delivery.

Interested individuals will be a Registered Healthcare Professional and should have at least 5 years experience in a health leadership role, preferably within the acute or urgent/emergency setting. You should have a robust understanding of quality improvements and service development and a proven track record of managing people and evidence of improving care for patients.


Informal Enquiries to:
Nicola Gillespie
email: nicola.gillespie2@nhs.scot


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