Support Manager – Acute Division of Surgery
Band 6, 37 hours per week
We are looking for a bright, motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic Unit Support Manager to work across our services.
Overview
The post holder will work in conjunction with the Unit Operational Manager, Access Team, Service Manager, Clinical Leads and Unit Nurse Manager in the operational and strategic management of the Unit.
The post holder will join a dynamic and friendly team playing a leading role in the delivery of national waiting times guarantees along with providing support to the various services within the Unit.
Responsibilities
* Work in conjunction with the Unit Operational Manager, Access Team, Service Manager, Clinical Leads and Unit Nurse Manager in the operational and strategic management of the Unit.
* Play a leading role in the delivery of national waiting times guarantees along with providing support to the various services within the Unit.
Additional Information for Candidates
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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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
Interviews
Interviews are scheduled for 15th April 2026
Contact for Enquiries
Jane Scott, Deputy Access Manager Ext 52873, jane.scott3@nhs.scot
Morag Laing, Access Manager Planned Care, Ext 54022, morag.laing2@nhs.scot
Equality & Diversity
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.
Employer & Location
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Additional Note
Please note that if this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
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