General Manager, Surgery - South Sector B8D

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Glasgow is looking for an experienced General Manager for Surgery. The role involves leading a team, driving service improvement, and supporting strategic planning within the acute services sector. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in leadership roles within healthcare, especially in complex environments. This is an excellent opportunity to impact community healthcare positively.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior leader within the NHS or a similar sector.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Track record of delivering results in a complex healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of dedicated professionals.
• Support strategic planning and service development.
• Provide collaborative leadership for service improvement.

Skills

Leadership in healthcare

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of General Manager Surgery, South Sector. 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 established team of clinical and non-clinical staff delivering high quality services that meet the evolving and increasingly complex healthcare needs of the diverse communities served across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

We are seeking candidates who will bring the right blend of skills and experience to lead and develop a team of dedicated professionals. You should bring a fresh, forward-thinking and collaborative approach to the role, which is central to the continued improvement of the Acute Services we deliver.

This is one of the largest (by budget) and most visible General Manager posts in NHS Scotland and is an ideal opportunity for someone who is an experienced leader within the NHS or a complementary sector.

We hope you will be inspired by this opportunity and look forward to receiving your application. The management team in the South Sector of NHSGGC is a strong and welcoming team and looks forward to working with a new colleague in the near future.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of dedicated professionals across clinical and non-clinical functions.
• Provide forward-thinking and collaborative leadership to support the continued improvement of acute services.
• Support strategic planning and service development within the South Sector of NHSGGC.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a senior leader within the NHS or a complementary sector.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and drive service improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of delivering results in a complex healthcare environment.

Informal Discussion & Contacts

For an informal discussion please contact Arwel Williams, Director, Telephone number: 07790 913979, Email address: [contact details not displayed].

Equality & Inclusion

NHSGGC 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 the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Application Integrity

Kandidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work and reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, not solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal from the process.

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