An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic manager and leader to join the senior management team within Acute Services in NHS Forth Valley. The service manager will have responsibility for the delivery of high-quality Planned Care services within NHS Forth Valley.
Whole system working through creative and innovative delivery of service has resulted in some of the lowest waiting times in Scotland for the population of Forth valley. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the continued delivery of Planned care using well developed waiting times knowledge and skills and the ability to lead their service teams to maximise their full potential. The post holder will be educated to Degree level or equivalent with evidence of continued personal development and possess relevant professional qualifications or equivalent levels of professional and technical knowledge through relevant managerial experience. Additionally, it will be essential to have a demonstrable track record of success in an operational leadership role within a healthcare environment including evidence of successful leadership in service improvement and innovation. An excellent understanding of robust governance in the Planned care environment is essential. However, support in the delivery of unscheduled care goals through participation in the duty manager rota and site wide support when required will be expected.
If you are interested in this post please contact Marie Gardiner, marie.gardiner3@nhs.scot, for more information.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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