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This is a fixed term post - 21 months (backfill for a Secondment)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior leadership role of Head of Strategy, Programmes and Innovation within the Digital Services Directorate. This is a Board-wide role, reporting to the Director of Digital Services and working as a member of the eHealth Senior Management Team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and deliver the Board’s Digital Strategy including the day to day running of a large number of highly complex programmes and projects including significant service reconfiguration and System development.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest healthcare provider in Scotland, serving a population of approximately 1.3m, through the provision of a comprehensive range of Acute, Mental Health and Community Care services. The Board also provides cross-border and Regional services. You can learn more about the Health Board and services delivered via https://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/

The role offers a unique and rewarding career opportunity, working closely with health care professionals with responsibility for the development of the medium to long term Digital Strategy and supporting associated Innovation Programmes.

The Department has circa 50 staff working across various projects and programmes of work. The post involves working across all clinical specialties as well as with other NHS Scotland Boards and other key internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant experience of operating at a senior strategic level, including skills in staff management & development, financial management plus experience of developing and implementing strategic change. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

NHSGGC has an ambitious 2023-2028 Digital Strategy (https://www.nhsggc.scot/staff-recruitment/staff-resources/ehealth/digital-strategy/) and this role and the Strategy, Programmes and Innovation teams are pivotal to supporting the delivery of transformational change. Services are continually evolving as technology develops and new pathways emerge therefore the post holder will need to be agile and dynamic in managing change while maintaining a patient centred focus.

You should be qualified to Degree level and possess relevant demonstrable management experience working at a senior level within the NHS.

If you meet the criteria for the role we would be delighted to hear from you. Should you have any questions or wish to take the opportunity to have an informal discussion in the first instance then please contact: Denise Brown, Director of Digital Services denise.brown7@nhs.scot

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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