NHSL 228428 Clinical Services Manager (LF)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a leader for the Unscheduled Care Service in Edinburgh. This role involves strategic and operational management across various healthcare settings while ensuring performance objectives are met. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in healthcare leadership and a solid understanding of care interfaces. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Interview date is set for 30th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management experience within healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of secondary and primary care interfaces.
• Skills in operating out of hours services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational management for the Unscheduled Care Service.
• Manage resources and achieve quality performance objectives.
• Implement necessary out of hours services to reduce urgent attendances.

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.

Legal and regulatory considerations

To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards must check and on responsibilities can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the role is assessed as a "regulated role", the appointment will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to the current requirement will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic leadership and operational management for Lothian Unscheduled Care Service at WGH, RIE, St John's, MCH, ELCH, Triage Hub and Overnight Community Nurses and manage the interface between secondary and primary & community care.
• Responsible for leadership, management and control of relevant Directorate resources (staffing, funding and facilities) and achieve business performance objectives within quality standards, including local and national targets.
• Lead the development and implementation of out of hours services that span the interface between primary and secondary care across Lothian and NHS 24 to reduce urgent front door attendances.
• Optimise the contribution of LUCS to the urgent care of patients during the out of hours (OOH) period.

Qualities and experience sought

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Tracey McKigen on 07577 456712 or email [e-mail].

Interview date

30th October 2025