LR214716 Service Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Domestic & Support Services Manager to lead teams across various locations in Aberdeen. The role requires strong management skills, experience in domestic services, excellent communication, and the ability to drive improvements. The successful candidate will ensure service provision consistency and engage in effective change management during practice shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in staff management is essential.
• Previous experience in domestic services is required.
• A proven track record of effective communication during practice changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team across multiple sites ensuring service consistency.
• Provide accurate reporting on trends and areas for improvement.
• Work autonomously and deliver solutions with a positive attitude.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Change management

Staff management

Job description

NHS GRAMPIAN

Domestic & Support Services Manager

Band 7 (£48,788 - £56,747) per annum pro rata

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with experience in staff management, excellent organisational, communication, and change management skills, and confidence in presenting to groups.

Previous experience in domestic services is essential.

Working in a challenging and changing environment across a wide geographical area, you will lead a team working in multiple sites, ensuring consistency in service provision. Experience in improvement work would be desirable.

The post holder will work autonomously, providing accurate reporting on trends and key areas for improvement with a solution-focused attitude.

A proven track record of effective communication during practice changes, along with strong staff management skills, will be evident for the successful candidate.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lisa Charles (Deputy Head of Domestic & Support Services) at [e-mail].

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information for Candidates

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NHS Grampian is one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland, serving over 500,000 people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray. We strive to foster a positive environment aligned with NHS and Social Care values.