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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health board in Scotland, responsible for delivering health services to a population of 1.3 million across six local authority areas. With an annual budget of £4.5 billion and over 40,000 staff, we provide a full range of secondary, tertiary, primary, community, and mental health services.
The Role
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our Acute Services team as Deputy Director of Access and Performance. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of patient care delivery, leading on the development and implementation of plans to ensure we meet and exceed national Access and Waiting Times targets. Working closely with the Director of Access and Performance, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure patient safety, quality of care, and service efficiency are at the heart of all operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver key initiatives and ensure the achievement of National Access targets
* Build effective governance structures and monitoring systems to oversee performance, providing assurance to stakeholders.
* Deputise for the Director as the key liaison with the Scottish Government’s National Access Team, representing NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in national performance discussions.
* Provide leadership across a complex and challenging landscape, working closely with Acute Directors and multidisciplinary teams to optimise service performance and patient outcomes.
About You
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with significant experience in the NHS or Health and Social Care sector at a senior management level, ideally within a large, complex organisation.
You Will Bring
* Proven expertise in delivering access targets and recovery plans, with a deep understanding of the Patient Access agenda
* A track record of inspirational leadership that drives engagement, improves productivity, and enhances patient care and experience.
* Political acumen, resilience, and the ability to work at pace across diverse services, managing relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
* A degree-level education (Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification desirable) with comprehensive strategic knowledge of NHS Health and Social Care systems.
Why Join Us
This is a unique and highly visible role within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, offering the chance to make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery in Scotland’s largest health board. If you are an innovative, transformational leader with the vision and drive to deliver sustainable improvements in patient care, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Informal contact
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melanie McColgan, Director of Access, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Telephone: 07890587136
Email: melanie.mccolgan@nhs.scot
Closing date for returning applications
23:59, Sunday 8th March 2025
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process will include a pre interview assessment stage and a formal panel interview.
Other Information
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EEO statements
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