NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- Acute Services
Post: General Manager – Older Peoples Services, North Sector
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 8D: £99534 - £103795 per annum (pay award pending)
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours
Base: Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Relocation Package where appropriate
Our transformation journey within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde over the past number of years has been hugely progressive and these are exciting times as we set out on our next phase of our improvement ambitions 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.
The Acute Division within which the North Sector sits delivers a significant proportion of NHSGG&C’s healthcare.
We are now searching for a General Manager – Older People Services in the North Sector. This key appointment will be accountable for both the strategic and operational delivery and development of the Service. The role is vital for both NHSGGC and the North Sector in delivering our aims and aspirations for Better Care, Better Health, Better Workplace and Better Value.
This is a key strategic and operational role requiring the right blend of visible leadership, experience and values necessary to lead and support our organisation. With strong influencing and leadership qualities you will require to evidence significant experience at a senior level in operational management in a healthcare or equivalent, complex environment and will have the ability to inspire confidence and respect to lead and deliver in a politically sensitive and demanding environment. You will have a proven track record of service delivery in a very complex environment, including experience of line managing a range of professionals.
Older Peoples Services in the North Sector of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, employs 610 wte staff across 18 inpatient wards located on 3 sites. In addition, the service hosts boardwide Dietetic, Pain Management, and Clinical Psychology services. The recurring budget is £45.8m.
The General Manager is accountable to the Director for the delegated management and control of resources within the defined service area. The post holder will implement, achieve and deliver business and clinical performance targets in accordance with local, regional, and national objectives specified to the North Sector and the Acute Operating Division.
The post holder will provide operational support to the Director in relation to the efficient and effective delivery of safe patient care, clinical governance, performance standards, and contribute widely to operational delivery of the business and clinical service agenda. The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities for department leads within the service area.
Key relationships will be with the Clinical Service Managers, Lead Nurses, the Clinical Director and Lead Clinicians for both Medicine for the Elderly and Stroke as well as colleagues across a range of specialties.
Our ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, able to work at pace across a range of complex services with 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 exceptional individual with resilience, political acumen, strategic vision, tactical skills, and above all a true leader who will have a positive impact both internally and externally to the organisation.
Key to the success of this role will be the ability to contribute to the development of a strong, patient-focused culture which encourages initiative, individual and team responsibility and open communication. Good all-round general management experience is required along with an evidenced 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.
Closing date for returning applications: //
Interview are expected to take place .
Candidates should note that the recruitment process for short listed candidates will include a pre-interview assessment stage prior to formal interview. This may include written assessment exercise, psychometric assessments, peer review panel.