The Role
Accountable for the direct delivery of services within defined geographic areas and/or clinical specialities. Plans and implements activities within own area of responsibility, this may be for a part of the organisation such as paediatrics, learning disability, forensic mental health etc. There is also responsibility for developing local policies for their delegated area and protocols for implementing NHSL policy within that area, taking into account impact on other parts of the organisation or other agencies.
To provide dynamic leadership in respect of service development within a locality and to be accountable at locality level for the operational management of a wide but defined range of professional disciplines taking responsibility for performance management, resource usage and activity. Also to be involved in the strategic management of services within the locality.
To manage, develop and direct services with the overall aim of improving health and reducing health inequalities in line with Scottish Government priorities and local need.
To lead in the implementation of the redesign and modernisation agenda for defined geographic areas and/or clinical specialities and to contribute to the wider redesign and modernisation agenda.
To contribute to the development and implementation of strategy across the Health & Social Care Partnership and NHSL including work with Partner Agencies.
To deputise as required for the Unit General Manager.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
1. Public service background in care delivery.
2. Management experience with a proven track record in the successful management of staff and other resources.
3. Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Degree level or equivalent*.
4. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to support effective negotiation, influencing, involvement and encouragement.
5. Strategic and operational management capabilities.
6. Sound analytical information management/technological/financial management skills.
7. Proven track record of partnership and collaborative working internal and external to the organisation.
8. Understanding and experience of Organisational Development and the creation of effective, high performance teams.
9. Clear understanding of and commitment to the development of Community Planning Frameworks and Health & Social Care Partnerships as vehicles to promote the integration of all services reflecting user/public need and expectation.
10. Ability to compose clear, accurate and relevant reports.
11. Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA drivers licence
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
12. Clinical/health promotion or health background
13. Primary care experience
14. Sound knowledge of mental health services including strategic policy drivers locally and nationally
Contract type
15. Permanent
16. Full time
17. 37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in CAReS within Cambuslang Gate
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
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Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
18. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
19. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
20. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
21. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
22. Occupational health services
23. Employee counselling services
24. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .