Relocation Package where appropriate
Our transformation journey over the past number of years has been hugely progressive and you will be joining at a time as we set on our next phase of improvement ambitions in our Transforming Together Strategy.
NHS Glasgow Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is the largest NHS Health Organisation in Scotland providing acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of 1.3 million plus providing specialist regional and national services to more than half of Scotland’s population. The geographical area covered is diverse; encompassing 6 HSCPs and with an annual revenue budget of c £4.4 billion and a capital budget of £98m.
NHSGGC is committed to ensuring constant development of its safe person centred care models by incorporating and recognising innovation and technological advancement are key components of a modern healthcare system.
*The Acute Division delivers a significant level of NHSGGC healthcare. In order to ensure we can continue with our key inputs we require a to provide system wide Leadership across Acute Services for the development of service redesign and comprehensive programme management of key priority projects aligned to the Boards Access Strategic Objectives.
1. To be responsible for the Patient Access agenda for planned care across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
2. To be accountable and responsible for leadership, planning, operational management and human and financial resources management of the Patient Access initiatives.
3. The post holder will utilise project management skills to lead on and deliver with colleagues the project objectives as well as initiating and leading service redesign/ transformation for achievement and maintenance of Acute Divisional operational targets and modernisation of acute care delivery.
The post holder will deputise for the Director of Access as required.
You will support the improvement in performance and delivery of patient access to planned care, leading transformation of services in the achievement of local and national Access targets.
You will lead on a number of programmes to improve productivity and efficiency to maximize productive opportunities including in the delivery of outpatient services and our extensive theatre programme, seeking out best practice models and developing our whole system approach to service transformation and delivery.
You will also assist with the development of our annual delivery plan whilst providing expertise and support to the Director of Access in the delivery of our commitments across all aspects of planned care.
You will develop key relations with SGHD National Access team and colleagues from CfSD as part of your role to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of planned care across Acute Services.
If you are inspired by the challenges this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience and qualities we are seeking then we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration.
Closing date for returning applications: 23:59, Sunday 8th March 2025
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
As from 1st April 2026, 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.
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHSGGC recognise the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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