Head of Service

An opportunity has arisen within West Region for a Head of Service position.  Likely to be based within the Argyll & Clyde area and the post holders base will be determined at interview.  All Head of Service posts within the Regions are generic and the successful candidate would be responsible for the operational management of all SAS assets within that Sub Region. 

The post holder will also carry a strategic portfolio of work as the lead officer across the sub region and will be expected to engage with partners within the NHS and externally at a strategic level. They will be responsible and accountable for performance achievement and delivery of service, including day-to-day operations of the Scottish Ambulance Service within a prescribed health board area(s). They will ensure that the devolved arrangements for Ambulance Services, Financial Management, Human Resources, Business Continuity, resilience and preparedness and local communications operate effectively and meet the standards and targets agreed by the Deputy Regional Director & NHS Board.  The post holder will also deputise for the Deputy Regional Director as appropriate/required. 

This is a Senior Post within the Region, and the successful candidate will be an individual who has a proven track record at middle management level (e.g. ASM or other appropriate management experience) and has a proven ability of achievement in operations and in delivering strategic objectives. 

Informal enquiries should be made to Wendy Quinn, Deputy Regional Director on or David Robertson, Regional Director on  

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period, for which you would be paid, until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hiring Manager. 

 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 Scotlandwelcomes applications from all sections of society.