Sector Administrator Mental Health- Adult Services South

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Glasgow is seeking an experienced individual to join the Senior Administration Team. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of 40 staff across multiple sites, ensuring effective resource deployment and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have equivalent business administration experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex administration tasks. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact community health services directly.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising administrative and clerical staff involved in patient administration.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and negotiation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 40 staff across multiple sites.
• Plan and deploy resources to support various services.
• Make critical decisions regarding operational systems.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Negotiation

Planning

Education

Equivalent experience in Business Administration

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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.

Senior Administration Team Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitable qualified applicant with drive and enthusiasm to join the Glasgow HSCP Senior Administration Team. The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and line management to a team of 40 staff based across five sites. They will effectively plan and deploy resources across multiple sites within South Locality supporting a range of services including primary care mental health, psychotherapy, and community mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and line manage a team of 40 staff across five sites.
• Plan and deploy resources across multiple sites within South Locality.
• Make critical daily decisions regarding operational systems, staffing issues, and referral management to achieve organisational objectives and SG targets.

Sites include: Brand Street, Rossdale Centre, Florence Street (two separate buildings), Stewart Centre & Leverndale.

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience in Business Administration.
• Previous experience and ability to demonstrate effective supervision of administrative and clerical staff directly involved in patient administration.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, organisational, communication, and planning skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise concurrent demands.

Contact

Informal contact: Liz Taylor – [e-mail] 07715260306

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