The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual to join our team, leading across a range of responsibilities that relate to Corporate Performance Management and the associated reporting requirements. The strategy and performance environment is evolving and you will have the chance to help shape and develop corporate reporting.
Presenting our Board strategic ambitions and priorities is a developing area of work within the Board and this post will be fundamental to the establishment and provision of high quality presentations that will be delivered internally and externally by our senior and executive team.
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
The post holder requires highly developed specialist knowledge which is acquired through a combination of in-depth formal education and experience.
Qualifications and /or other experience
1. Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or have equivalent experience/qualifications;
2. Extensive experience in the NHS, or another complex organisation at a higher level, with demonstrable experience of partnership working;
3. have a sound understanding of local and national policy agendas and of the interface with the SGHD;
4. have experience of interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders;
5. have experience of understanding key drivers of performance and of complex analysis, negotiation and engagement;
6. it would be desirable for the post holder to have an appropriate management qualification.
Knowledge
In terms of knowledge the post holder is required to have:
7. a detailed understanding of the health policy agenda and systems in Scotland to effectively discharge responsibilities in relation to policy and strategic planning;
8. experience in a relevant discipline acquired over a significant time period; understanding of management tools and techniques;
9. highly developed critical appraisal and data analysis skills;
10. excellent presentation, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills using a variety of approaches in order to convey key messages and influence decision making;
11. excellent organisational skills and the ability to make the best use of available time and resources to meet the demands of the Service;
12. shows initiative and be able to demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to gain the trust, commitment and co-operation of others to facilitate the management of diverse partnership groups/individuals;
13. analytical and decision making abilities in order to set priorities and deal with problems in a flexible and creative way;
14. numerical ability and the capacity to analyse highly complex issues, absorb information, understand data and identify underlying trends;
15. an ability to understand, communicate and influence policy initiatives and implementation across a broad spectrum;
16. excellent IT skills, with in-depth knowledge of various MS software packages.
Key Attributes
In relation to attributes the post holder must have:
17. an ability to horizon scan for organisational implications of policies and events;
18. an ability to analyse complex problems, prioritise actions and provide novel solutions to these problems;
19. a record of working successfully across professional boundaries;
20. facilitation and leadership skills;
21. sensitivity, tact and political astuteness;
22. an ability to work on own initiative and be a team player when required;
23. a well organised approach to work and be able to function under pressure while delivering high quality work within constrained timescales;
24. an ability to deal with conflict;
It would be desirable for the post holder to enjoy new challenges.
Training
25. Evidence of continuous professional development.
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It would be great if you also have
26. Appropriate management qualification
27. Evidence of continuous professional development
28. NHS Experience
29. Enjoy new challenges
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Planning, Property & Performance within Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters
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!
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:
30. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
31. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
32. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
33. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
34. Occupational health services
35. Employee counselling services
36. 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 .