219284 (MG) Clinical Services Manager - #1782791

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

This post has been created following a recent management re-structure to provide additional management roles and the development of new service area portfolios across Women’s Services.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our team.

As a member of the Womens & Childrens’ Directorate leadership team, reporting directly to the General Manager you will be responsible for the management, leadership and performance management of Gynaecology, Neonatal and Fertility Services.

NHS Lothian Women’s Services provide secondary and tertiary services, supporting the delivery of local, regional and national patient care.

You will have experience of managing and delivering operational clinical services, service improvement and quality improvement including extensive staff and financial management experience.

Interviews will be held in person on TBA

Leadership skills are a pre-requisite as are excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to think analytically, good influencing and negotiation skills alongside the ability to deliver change.

Hours of work are: 37 Monday to Friday

Interviews will be held in person - to be arranged

Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with Clinical Directors and Clinical Nurse and Midwifery Managers, the post holder will lead a portfolio of work in support of acute and community based scheduled and unscheduled care, ensuring Gynaecology, Neonatology and Fertility Services continues to deliver safe, effective, patient centred care.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Sam Thomson, PA to Anne Milburn, General Manager on 0131 312 0747 or email [email protected]