Planning & Improvement Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a strategic planning expert to join their Corporate Planning Team. This role involves leading key projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and supporting service transformation initiatives. Candidates should have a solid background in strategic planning and operations within the healthcare sector. The position offers a hybrid working model with a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic planning, transformation, or operations.
• Experience in the acute hospital sector is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning across clinical areas.
• Support service redesign and transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and system partners.

Skills

Strategic planning

Transformation expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Project management

Job description

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.

Join NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde's Corporate Planning Team and play a key role in delivering our Transforming Together strategy to support Health & Social Care Reform. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of healthcare delivery across Scotland’s largest health board.

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.

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.

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.

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

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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.

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