262305 Programme Manager

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Pavilion; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting for the Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) Programme post holder to lead and develop a high‑quality, QA‑driven service across the DES programme. The role focuses on delivery, strategic leadership, and continual improvement of eye screening for people with diabetes in the UK.

The post holder will drive programme development, work with clinical and operational teams, and ensure standards are met to prevent vision loss through early detection of diabetic retinopathy.

Job description

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.

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The Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) Programme is a national programme in the UK that checks the eyes of people with Diabetes to detect early changes, specifically Diabetic Retinopathy and prevent vision loss.

The Post holder is responsible for the delivery and ongoing development of the DES Programme, providing effective leadership and management of a comprehensive quality assured service.

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Karen McCabe, Clinical Service Manager on 0131 536 3759 or by email [e-mail]

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.