General Manager – Emergency and Acute Medicine B8D

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Glasgow is seeking a General Manager for Emergency and Acute Medicine. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in operational management within healthcare. Responsibilities include leading the sector's services and ensuring high-quality patient care. This role is vital for the improvement of services provided across the region, and applicants should demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to foster a patient-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in operational management in healthcare or comparable environments.
• Strong influencing and leadership abilities; capable of leading in politically sensitive environments.
• Ability to foster a strong, patient-focused culture encouraging initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the Sector's Emergency and Acute Medicine provision.
• Accountable for strategic and operational delivery and development of the Service.
• Develop the Sector’s patient flow model collaborating with other General Managers.

Skills

Senior-level operational management experience

Influencing and leadership abilities

Patient-focused culture

Job description

Overview

Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of General Manager – Emergency and Acute Medicine. We hope the candidate information pack will help you decide whether you are the right person to meet the key challenges for this opportunity. This role offers the successful candidate a rewarding career opportunity to work with an already strong team of clinical and non-clinical staff who deliver high quality services that meet the evolving and increasingly complex healthcare needs of the diverse communities we serve across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are seeking candidates who will bring the right blend of skills and experience necessary to lead and develop a team of dedicated professionals. You will bring a fresh, forward-thinking and collaborative approach to the role which is central to the continued improvement of the Acute Services we deliver.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the Sector's Emergency and Acute Medicine provision and patient flow model.
• Be accountable for the strategic and operational delivery and development of the Service.
• Support delivery of the Sector’s aims and aspirations for Better Care, Better Health, Better Workplace and Better Value.
• Report to the Director for the South Sector and ensure delivery of high quality, safe and efficient patient centred services to meet local and national targets.
• Develop the Sector’s patient flow model in collaboration with other Sector General Managers to maximise resources and deliver patient care efficiently.

Qualifications and qualities

• Significant senior-level experience in operational management in healthcare or a comparable complex environment.
• Strong influencing and leadership abilities; capable of inspiring confidence and leading in a politically sensitive and demanding environment.
• Ability to foster a strong, patient-focused culture that encourages initiative, responsibility and open communication.

How to apply / Contact

If you are inspired by the challenges this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience and qualities we are seeking, we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration.

For an informal discussion please contact Arwel Williams, Director. Telephone number: 07790 913979

Email address: [e-mail]

Equality and inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - 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.

Application integrity

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