The Role The post holder will provide strategic direction and leadership across Primary & Community Care within NHS Lanarkshire to develop excellence in clinical care. This will involve working across professional and organisational boundaries; in partnership and in collaboration with others including, Medical Staff, General Practitioners and staff working in GP practices, Allied Health Professionals, Health and Social Care Partnerships, Acute Divisional Management Team, individuals, carers, Higher Education Institutions, Voluntary, Independent and Third Sector Organisations. The post holder will have responsibility in five main areas: Professional Leadership – providing highly specialist expert advice in relation to Nursing in Primary & Community Care services across NHS Lanarkshire and support implementation of the Primary Care Implementation Plan (PCIP). Expert Practice - demonstrating expert practice and knowledge in relation to Primary & Community Care. Strategic Planning/Policy Development – working closely with team members to provide strategic vision for the development, improvement and delivery of services within NHS Lanarkshire and Health and Social Care Partnerships and further afield, as appropriate. This includes a lead role in policy and standards development, implementation and evaluation in relation to Primary & Community Care determining care delivery in both acute, primary & community care settings. Education and Training – develop and deliver specialist educational programmes to meet the needs of nurses and other relevant stakeholders. This shall be achieved by leading in the identification of educational needs; undertaking investment planning and developing strategy to meet these educational requirements within the area of responsibility. Research and Development - developing and working with relevant stakeholders to undertake research, develop research proposals, and evaluate research. The prime driver shall be the attainment of excellence in clinical practice, provide expert leadership in implementation of General Medical Service’s contract and participate in local and national audits, evaluation and leadership in relation to Primary and Community Care. Monitor and progress audits as part of Research Steering Group. 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 with valid NMC Registration. Experienced nurse with significant experience in a senior clinical/management role. Educated to Masters Level with a recognised and appropriate post graduate qualification a Masters level or above, for example, post graduate Advanced Clinical Practice. 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. Excellent communication skills highly developed interpersonal skills, including negotiation, facilitation influencing and presentation skills and evidence of ability to engage with staff and Stakeholders at all levels. Robust understanding of Transforming Roles agenda and General Medical Services contract relating to role of nursing with the Multi Disciplinary Team. Underlying principles. 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. It would be great if you also have Formal leadership development Evidence of advanced clinical assessment & V300 prescribing Experience working in a community environment Robust understanding of the current Specialist Palliative Care agenda across the Multi Disciplinary Team. Extensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards in the Health Care Agenda Knowledge and experience of needs assessment and analysis/interpretation of related data Proven track record in sound and effective leadership Proven track record in developing innovative solutions to meet organisational requirements and motivating staff to affect change A proven track record in developing teams, services and integrated solutions to address complex and challenging problems Contract type Permanent Full time 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based in Nursing Department within Almada Street. 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. Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Lynsey Sutherland, Associate Nurse Director on Lynsey.Sutherland@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Nicole McMillan, Recruitment Administrator on nicole.mcmillan@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.