General Manager Specialist Children Services (SCS)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.                 

Post Title            General Manager - Specialist Children Services

Grade:                 Agenda for Change Band 8D

Salary Range:    £94,345-£98,384 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Tenure:               Full Time Permanent (pro rata for part time)

Location:            Glasgow

Relocation Package where appropriate

About Us    

NHS Glasgow Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is the largest health system and teaching Board in Scotland, with an annual budget of circa £4.2 billion (2023/24) it employs around 41,000 staff. We provide the full range of Acute, Mental Health, Community and Primary Care services to a diverse population of 1.2 million people in six local authority areas. Regional and national services are also provided across a range of clinical specialties.

We are looking to recruit to this critical but rewarding post leading our Specialist Children Services across NHSGGC.  Specialist Childrens Services provides Multidisciplinary community and inpatient services covering CAMHS and community Paediatrics.

About the Role

The General Manager- Specialist Childrens Services (SCS) is the lead for planning, performance, service improvement, clinical governance and professional advisory functions for all SCS services across NHSGGC and will operationally manage and deliver strategic priorities for SCS.

As the Senior Member of the NHSGGC SCS Senior Management Team the General Manager will fully contribute and participate in the corporate management and governance of SCS, by leading the delivery of services in SCS across NHSGGC taking on Executive Lead roles as required, across the Board, Nationally and Regionally and on behalf of the Chief Officer (East Dunbartonshire HSCP).

The General Manager will lead the Strategic Plan for SCS in relation to service delivery and developments both locally and Regionally and undertake a Board wide lead for CAMH improvement services as well as being responsible for the delivery of SCS elements of the Board Annual Delivery Plan.

 If you are Innovative, engaging, compassionate, with a vision of inclusion and a strong commitment to service improvement then you might be our right candidate. Understanding the needs of Children young people and their families will be essential to deliver high quality services with improved outcomes.

You will be educated to a degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant subject (or equivalent relevant experience) along with a Management or Leadership qualification.

Ideally you will have a successful track record in either Paediatric or Mental Health services, managing complex budgets, specialist services and have proven experience in service redesign. This post has a strategic leadership responsibility and you should be able to demonstrate success in large scale organisations. You should be educated to Master levels in an appropriate discipline and have exceptional people skills to manage a large and complex team.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join us who will bring the right value set and leadership competencies expected in a person centred environment.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.

We look forward to receiving your application.

More information about the Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.

If you would like to find out more about this role before applying please contact Caroline Sinclair, Chief Officer, East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership

email: eastdunhscp.corporateadmin@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or Telephone:

Closing date for applications:  23:59, Sunday 2 June 2024

Find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk

Additional Information

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.

Regardless of nationality the recruitment process for all candidates includes a Right to Work in the UK check.  EU Settlement Scheme:  As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1^st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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. 

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