RT7 261211 Team Leader

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an operational leader to join the management team within the Highland Hub in Inverness. You will provide leadership and line management for a team of Hub Controllers delivering a 24/7 call centre service and will be expected to be proficient in the Hub Controller role.

The Highland Hub serves as the single point of contact for Key Stakeholders and Integrated Services, operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

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.

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on operational leader to join the management team within the Highland Hub. This is an important role, which contributes to patients being able to access the right care at the right time.

You will provide leadership and line management for a team of Hub Controllers providing a 24/7 call centre service and will be expected to be operationally proficient in the Hub Controller role.

The Highland Hub provides the single point of contact for Key Stakeholders and Integrated Services including NHS Highland: Out of Hours Services, Telecare and Staff bank, NHS24 and other health care professionals.

The department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will work a rotating shift pattern covering a range of shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Informal enquiries regarding the post can be made to: Linda O'Reilly at [e-mail]

This post can be offered on a job-share basis, 16 hours over two day shifts and 20 hours over two back/night shifts. Hours may be adjusted to suit the successful candidate.

Please note this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Additional Information For Candidates

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork