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NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Responsible for professional clinical leadership of Paramedics, Technicians, Ambulance Care Assistants, Nurses and other health professionals across the organisation, the Director of Care Quality and Professional Development will contribute to our strategic development and service improvement. A key objective will be to ensure the highest possible quality of experience for our patients. You will also assume responsibility for Clinical (with the Medical Director) and Care Governance, Infection Prevention and Control, Patient and Public Involvement and Information Governance.
Educated to Masters Level with postgraduate or equivalent relevant qualifications, you will have extensive experience in one of the Allied Health Professions or in Nursing, including significant experience operating at a senior level in a complex, people-based organisation. You will also hold membership of a relevant professional body.
To be successful in the role, as well as demonstrating our values, you will also be:
- an excellent communicator, experienced in influencing and persuading;
- able to make decisions on complex issues based on analysis of information;
- skilled in building relationships with stakeholders;
- a visible leader and motivator.
We are looking for applicants to demonstrate their skills and experience in relation to all the above.
Further information on assessment and interview dates are attached in the candidate pack.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Pauline Howie, Chief Executive Pauline.Howie@nhs.scot