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. Fixed /Secondment: 18 months Are you an inspiring clinical leader with a passion for driving excellence in patient care, quality, and safety? NHS Tayside is seeking an exceptional Associate NMAHP Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing, midwifery, and allied health professional services across our Corporate Services. This is an exciting time to join NHS Tayside, in this secondment opportunity. The Associate NMAHP Director role is a dynamic and evolving position, with the job description currently under review to ensure it reflects the organisation’s future direction and emerging priorities. While responsibilities will adapt over time, the current portfolio includes: Patient Experience leading person centred improvements and ensuring compassionate, responsive care Clinical Governance driving patient safety, quality and continuous improvement across services Professional & Practice Development supporting the development, capability and culture of our Nursing and Midwifery workforce As our strategic priorities progress, the role will flex to incorporate new areas of responsibility. We are therefore seeking a leader who is comfortable with change, thrives in complexity and has the ability to influence large scale improvement across the system. At NHS Tayside, you will be part of a supportive leadership community with the opportunity to influence strategy, build partnerships and make a meaningful difference to patients, families and staff. You will have scope to innovate, lead major change programmes and contribute to shaping the future of care delivery. You will also benefit from: Supportive senior leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration Opportunities for professional development and strategic influence A role that is both challenging and deeply meaningful You will be a UK NMC Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP with master’s level education and significant senior leadership experience. You’ll bring strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in quality improvement, governance and leading complex change. If you’re inspired to lead with purpose and influence the future of care in NHS Tayside, we’d love to hear from you. Informal enquiries by email to: Jayne Smith Nurse Director, jayne.smith@nhs.scot or Lesley Feeney PA: Lesley.feeney@nhs.scot Current NHS Tayside Employee’s - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview. Hours of work are Monday Friday (office hours) Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR 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. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside