253472 (GH) Assistant Service Manager Maternity and Obstetrics

About the role

Work as a key member of the Clinical Management Team supporting the Clinical Service Manager, and the Clinical Management Team in the operational and performance management of the Service, including waiting times management.

To provide performance management (financial, planning and business management) support to the Clinical Service Manager, ensuring services are delivered within budget, that national and local targets are met, and that income is maximised.

To direct and manage the provision of administrative staff across the service.

To make recommendations to the service, and provide guidance to staff on, service redesign and capacity planning for the service in line with NHS Lothian’s planning and modernisation agenda.

Responsibilities

• Provide performance management (financial, planning and business management) support to the Clinical Service Manager, ensuring services are delivered within budget, that national and local targets are met, and that income is maximised.
• Direct and manage the provision of administrative staff across the service.
• Make recommendations to the service, and provide guidance to staff on, service redesign and capacity planning for the service in line with NHS Lothian’s planning and modernisation agenda.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in performance management, financial planning, and business management.
• Experience in managing administrative staff and providing guidance on service redesign and capacity planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Clinical Management Team and the Clinical Service Manager.
• Knowledge of NHS Lothian’s planning and modernisation agenda.

Qualifications

NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. There are no specific qualifications listed for this role.

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures.

Benefits

NHS Scotland offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

The salary range for this role is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The role is full-time and permanent.

Contact Information

To apply, please click on the links at the bottom of the screen to view the job description and person specification. For any questions, please contact: grainne.dowds@nhs.scot

Further Information

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Equal Opportunities

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Postholder Requirements

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.