NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
This is an exciting new job opportunity within NHSGGC’s Public Health Directorate, and will support work to protect and improve the health of the population through planning, delivering and evaluating public health interventions that improve health and reduce inequalities. A key focus of the work will be on supporting the scheduling and delivery of Public Health Vaccination Programmes.
This post will support the Directorate through the provision of comprehensive project and planning management support, which will ensure the development of integrated, detailed and robust service plans (where required across a range of services) in order to deliver successfully service improvement.
The postholder will manage a delegated portfolio of programmes and undertake strategic pieces of work to ensure adequate appointment capacity to deliver all programmes. They will also work to develop and ensure that the planning function is integrated with other aspects of strategic and operational planning. The post will also include the co-ordination and delivery of a number of data reports and require an ability to prioritise competing demands.
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and motivated team for an experienced and motivated individual who has proven leadership skills and who is able to work autonomously and make judgements and decisions and formulate decision based on knowledge and experience. You will need to be able to manage competing demands and priorities while achieving improved services for patients.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a permanent, full-time post of 36 hours per week.
the role is based at Public Health Directorate, West House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0XH.
the shift pattern is 5 day post over Monday Friday.
Key responsibilities:
The post holder will:
Support the Directorate through the provision of comprehensive project and planning management support, which ensures the development of integrated, detailed and robust service plans (where required across a range of services) in order to deliver successfully service improvement
Project Management
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Manage a delegated portfolio of programmes and undertake strategic pieces of work to ensure adequate appointment capacity to deliver all programmes.
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Develop and deliver comprehensive project plans to ensure key objectives are met.
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Apply appropriate elements of formal project management and supply/demand methodology to effect service change.
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Identify and monitor risks and initiate appropriate action to mitigate risk.
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Provide regular highlight reports to Programme Managers and relevant stakeholders.
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Develop and maintain robust and highly effective working relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners to agree and coordinate the implementation of programme of work.
Service Planning & Redesign
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In conjunction with Programme Managers to further develop and ensure that the planning function is effectively integrated and aligned with other aspects of strategic and operational planning.
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Inform and drive the planning of service redesign/change/reconfiguration by sourcing, analysing and interpreting relevant data (e.g. clinical audit, capacity & demand data, manpower etc.) using established planning groups/processes.
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Work with Programme Managers and Lead Nurses to systematically examine and review existing practices and redesign processes to deliver innovative service improvement, utilising appropriate improvement tools and techniques.
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Develop and submit robust business cases to support developments.
Operational Management
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Aid coordination of collation of data for weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, deputising for the Immunisation Programme Manager at appropriate meetings
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To assist Programme Manager and Lead Nurse to source data for strategic reports.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Attainments
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Educated to degree level or equivalent. (E)
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Recognised management qualification. (D)
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Recognised project management qualification. (D)
Experience
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Demonstrable project management experience across a range of projects of varying complexity. (E)
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Experience of service planning. (E)
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Experience in report writing and presentation. (D)
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Experience of working in a team and autonomously. (E)
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Experience of working with multi-professional clinical teams. (D)
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Detailed understanding of Immunisation Programmes. (D)
Special Aptitudes
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IT skills, proficient in all Microsoft packages. (E)
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Ability to interpret statistical information. (E)
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Ability to think strategically. (E)
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Flexible and innovative approach. (E)
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Good organisational skills, including prioritising workload and managing deadlines. (E)
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Ability to work without close supervision i.e. using initiative, analytical and problem solving skills. (E)
Disposition
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Intuitive and proven team player. (E)
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Confidence in own ability. (E)
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & oral). (E)
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Proactive self-starter. (E)
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Diplomacy and discretion. (D)
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Circumstances
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Flexibility in working hours. (E)
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Requirement to travel around sites. (E)
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Jane Beresford, Programme Manager, [email protected]
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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