The Role The Interface Directorate is at the forefront of NHS Lanarkshire’s transformation agenda, focused on delivering timely, coordinated care to patients at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. As part of a bold and innovative division, the successful candidate will help shape and scale leading-edge models of care such as the Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNCPlus), Hospital@Home, Virtual Wards, and eTriage. This work directly supports our strategic vision to improve access to primary care, reduce unnecessary hospital attendances, and provide safe, effective alternatives to admission. With a focus on whole-system collaboration, spanning GPs, Emergency Departments, Hospital@Home, SAS and more, the Interface Directorate offers a unique opportunity to drive lasting impact across the health and care system. 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 Registered Nurse/Midwife/ ODP with valid NMC/HCPC Registration Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level Be able to demonstrate knowledge of NHS Scotland’s Leadership Qualities framework or equivalent framework Management knowledge gained through experience and continuous professional development Professional, leadership and managerial experience within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently. Extensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the health care agenda. Experience of assessing training needs Experience of resource management i.e. financial; human; capital Experience in service planning, project management and performance monitoring/reporting Knowledge and experience of needs assessment and analysis/interpretation of related data A proven track record in sound and effective leadership. Ability to think strategically, corporately and act as a team player A proven track record in developing innovative solutions in meeting organisational requirements and motivating staff to affect change A proven track record in developing teams/services and integrated solutions to complex and challenging problems Working knowledge of basic information technology Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. Contract type Permanent Full time 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Kirklands The working pattern for this role Mon-Fri; 9:00-5:00 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. Interviews are provisionally planned for Tuesday 29th July 2025. Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Claire Ritchie, Interim Interface Director Claire.Ritchie@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on david.murray3@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) 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: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension ) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services 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 recruitment webpage. 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