Planning & Improvement Manager

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Planning & Improvement Manager to lead strategic projects across key clinical areas, improving patient care and efficiency. The ideal candidate has proven experience in strategic planning or transformation within the acute hospital sector, demonstrating strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement. This role supports a hybrid working model, requiring three days in the office per week. A unique opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic team awaits.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive team

Ambitious transformation programme

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic planning or operations within the acute hospital sector.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to engage stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and improvement projects.
• Support service redesign and transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and clinicians for innovative care models.

Skills

Strategic planning

Transformation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Job description

Planning & Improvement Manager Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and improvement projects across major clinical areas including Paediatrics, Neonatology, Maternity, Medicine, and Department of Medicine for Elderly (DME).
• Support service redesign and transformation programmes to improve patient care and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, clinicians, and system partners to develop innovative models of care.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in strategic planning, transformation, or operations whether gained in the public sector or consultancy specifically within the acute hospital sector. Ability to working independently, with strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive team, contributing to an ambitious programme of transformation and change across NHSGGC. This post offers a hybrid working model, with three days per week required in the office.

Contact

For informal enquiries, contact Karen Pirrie, Head of Planning & Improvement at [e-mail] or call 07736 699799.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Armed Forces Covenant

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.

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