Strategic Ops Lead - Hospital Dental Service

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland in Scotland is seeking a capable manager to support operational management and strategic development within the Hospital Dental Service. The role involves autonomy, ambiguity handling, and delivering clear, high-quality written reports to inform leadership decisions.

The post holder will oversee data collection and analysis, drive service improvements, and coordinate key priorities across care groups, ensuring safe and timely patient care in a complex hospital

Qualifications

• Candidates hold a degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in an NHS clinical service managerial/supervisory role is preferred.
• Experience leading service improvement and change programmes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support operational management and strategic development priorities within the Hospital Dental Service.
• Provide assurance to leadership regarding safe, effective and timely patient care through proactive management of operational pressures and workforce capacity.

Skills

Data analysis

Programme management

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

NHS National Services Scotland in Scotland is seeking a capable manager to support operational management and strategic development within the Hospital Dental Service. The role involves autonomy, ambiguity handling, and delivering clear, high-quality written reports to inform leadership decisions.

The post holder will oversee data collection and analysis, drive service improvements, and coordinate key priorities across care groups, ensuring safe and timely patient care in a complex hospital