Scan for Safety Project Manager B8A

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Band 8A Scan for Safety Project Manager to lead the board-wide implementation of the Scan for Safety programme, coordinating with systems suppliers and national teams across theatres and associated facilities.

This fixed-term post to March 2028 offers an exciting opportunity to drive patient safety improvements, manage milestones, and contribute to governance of medical devices while working within NHSGGC's safety-critical environment.

Job description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM TO MARCH 2028 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team responsible for the implementation of Scan for Safety across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde by undertaking the role of Band 8A Scan for Safety Project Manager.

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM TO MARCH 2028 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team responsible for the implementation of Scan for Safety across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde by undertaking the role of Band 8A Scan for Safety Project Manager. The Scan for Safety programme promotes patient safety and aims to support NHS Boards in fulfilling new legal requirements currently being introduced. A cornerstone of Scan for Safety is the tracking of implantable medical devices through their Unique Device Identifiers (UDIs), primarily through the scanning of medical device barcodes at the point of implantation. Within NHSGGC, this will involve the coordinated introduction of new technologies across approximately 100 theatres, serviced by around 20 theatre stores and logistically challenging exercise being undertaken in a safety critical environment. Also within scope of the project is the implementation of the Medical Devices Data Hub (MDDH), a national registry of all implanted devices, and the National Medical Equipment Management System (NMEMS) for capturing medical device provisioning information across Scotland. These initiatives are complemented through the introduction of more robust governance of medical devices, including the provision of patient implant cards and the automated reporting of medical device incidents. This role is part of a dedicated project team established to implement Scan for Safety across the Health Board. The Scan for Safety Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the board-wide implementation of Scan for Safety, liaising with systems suppliers, the national Scan for Safety Programme team and other stakeholders. A key member of the Scan for Safety Project Board, this is a pivotal role for the safe and successful implementation of Scan for Safety across NHS GGC

For An Informal Discussion Please Contact Neil McCallum, Director of Theatre Improvement Telephone: [phone] or email:

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