Project Development Manager B7

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries and development

Learning and development opportunities

27 days annual leave

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting for a permanent, full-time role within Specialist Children’s Services (SCS). Based at Templeton Business Centre, you will support delivery, development and change initiatives across paediatric services for children, young people and families.

Join a collaborative team and help drive improvements, with opportunities for learning and career development in a large NHS system. Informal discussions encouraged; visa considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Digitally competent and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Enthusiastic, dedicated and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to support change, innovation and service development.
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and ways of working.
• Commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and development of services across Specialist Children’s Services.
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and professional groups.
• Assist with administrative and project development activities.
• Support change initiatives and service improvements.
• Take initiative and contribute to a variety of projects across the service.
• Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Adopt creative approaches to work and contribute new ideas.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Digital literacy

Adaptability

Change management

New ideas

Commitment to child wellbeing

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Working within Specialist Children’s Services (SCS) in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, encompassing Community Paediatrics, CAMHS and Acute Paediatrics, you will play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that values its staff, encourages career development, and supports innovation and positive change. You will work collaboratively with a range of professionals to help deliver high-quality care and contribute to the ongoing development of Specialist Children's Services.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 0900-1700

Base Location: Templeton Business Centre

Key responsibilities:

• Support the delivery and development of services across Specialist Children’s Services.
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and professional groups.
• Assist with administrative and project development activities.
• Support change initiatives and service improvements.
• Take initiative and contribute to a variety of projects across the service.
• Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Adopt creative approaches to work and contribute new ideas.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Digitally competent and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Enthusiastic, dedicated and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to support change, innovation and service development.
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and ways of working.
• Commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Nicola Scott, Head of Tier 4 Services - [e-mail] - 07484471485

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

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.

For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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