Service Manager - Specialist Children Health Services Unit

NHS Scotland; Uppertown; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an experienced localities leader to deliver and develop services across defined geographic areas. You will manage a wide range of professional staff, contribute to strategy and modernisation, and deputise for the Unit General Manager where required.

The role requires a Masters level qualification or progress towards, plus a strong leadership track record and a full UK/EU/EEA driving licence. The post is part-time (28.8 hrs/week) based at University Hospital Wishaw.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years management experience with a proven track record in the successful management of staff and other resources.
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Degree level or equivalent
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management within the locality and contribute to the wider redesign and modernisation agenda.
• Participate as a member of the Unit Management Team and provide management support across Locality and NHSL units.
• Develop and maintain effective communication strategies with partners and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Masters degree

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.

NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

The post holder is accountable for the direct delivery of services within defined geographic areas and/or clinical specialities. Plans and implements activities within own area of responsibility, this may be for a part of the organisation such as paediatrics, learning disability, forensic mental health etc. There is also responsibility for developing local policies for their delegated area and protocols for implementing NHSL policy within that area, taking into account impact on other parts of the organisation or other agencies. To provide dynamic leadership in respect of service development within a locality and to be accountable at locality level for the operational management of a wide but defined range of professional disciplines taking responsibility for performance management, resource usage and activity. Also to be involved in the strategic management of services within the locality. To manage, develop and direct services with the overall aim of improving health and reducing health inequalities in line with Scottish Government priorities and local need. To lead in the implementation of the redesign and modernisation agenda for defined geographic areas and/or clinical specialities and to contribute to the wider redesign and modernisation agenda. To contribute to the development and implementation of strategy across the Health & Social Care Partnership and NHSL including work with Partner Agencies. To deputise as required for the Unit General Manager. In this key role, you will: Participate as a member of the Unit Management Team; Lead and provide effective operational management and leadership of a wide but defined range of staff within the Locality and possibly across the Unit, Health & Social Care Partnership and NHS Lanarkshire; Provide management support to challenging clinical areas and attend case conferences and meetings to discuss care packages and complaints. Ensure the development and maintenance of a range of effective communication strategies to support practice and develop working relationships with other service providers. These will be within the locality and across localities and will promote the partnership agenda and whole systems working.

What You'll Bring

Public service background in care delivery.

Minimum of 5 years management experience with a proven track record in the successful management of staff and other resources.

Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Degree level or equivalent

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to support effective negotiation, influencing, involvement and encouragement. A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What we Offer

Annual Leave

• 35 days including public holidaysGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progression Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceNHS discounts and more.NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent
• regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience
• or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
• Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

Job reference:259968Salary:Band 8B (76,88882,251) Job closing date:16/11/2026Job Type:Administrative ServicesLocation:University Hospital WishawEmployment type:PermanentHours Per Week:28.8 Job posted date:02/11/2026Employer (NHS Board): NHS LanarkshireDepartment:Specialist Children's Health Services Unit