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. Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position: PMO Efficiency and Innovation Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PMO Efficiency and Innovation Manager within our Directorate of Transformation & Sustainability based at Ailsa Hospital, however, we have adopted a distributed working approach dependent on service need. Hours and Shift Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday This post is offered on a permanent basis. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings. What you will do: Job Purpose : To lead the systematic identification, development, evaluation and progression of efficiency and innovation opportunities required to support the Board’s delivery of recurring efficiency and financial improvement. Design and maintain a robust pipeline of efficiency and innovation ideas, sourced internally, across NHS Scotland, and from wider UK and international best practice, ensuring a continuous flow of viable schemes that can translate into deliverable cost improvement and service redesign programmes. Create and manage the tools, systems and processes that track ideas from discovery through to implementation, ensuring transparency, governance, financial assessment and readiness for handover to operational or Programme Management Office (PMO) colleagues. This approach supports a shift from annualised planning to a continuous improvement model, in line with national PMO and innovation expectations across NHS Scotland. Contribute to PMO-wide delivery, providing specialist change management, quality improvement, benchmarking and innovation expertise. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in a relevant discipline A qualification in programme management or demonstrable experience in this area and a track record in delivering strategic programmes of work. Significant experience in major change management, innovation, quality improvement and project/programme management within the NHS or comparable large organisation. Strong experience of developing or running improvement pipelines or complex improvement portfolios. Advanced analytical skills, including financial interpretation and benchmarking. Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Demonstrated ability to translate externally sourced innovation into deliverable local propositions. Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing credible challenge. Ability to demonstrate and communicate a practical and theoretical understanding of programme management tools and techniques. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework and guidance for the NHS, and the Integration of Health and Social Care, including practical application of these together with the policy and planning framework nationally, regionally and locally. Recent experience of working in the NHS, other public sector or relevant organisations within a relevant role associated with strategic service planning and development. Knowledge of practical application of software packages in support of the key result areas. Ability and demonstrable experience in the drafting and presentation of papers, reports and related correspondence for the NHS Board, associated Governance groups, Directors and senior managers. Significant experience of working directly with Directors, Non-Executive Directors and senior managers. Staff management skills. A pragmatic and flexible approach to problem solving. Developed awareness of the political sensitivity of information and ability, and mental agility, to work through issues and think at both a strategic and operational level. Highly developed interpersonal and communication and influencing skills (both written and oral) and an ability to establish productive working relationships. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Full UK Driving Licence: desirable If you want to find out more about the role please contact: Kirstin.dickson@aapct.scot.nhs.uk ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. 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If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts .