(MG) Assistant Service ManagerinEdinburghinEdinburghPUBLISHED THU 20 MAR 2025
NHS Lothianrd3KVzM
Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values equality and representation.
Contributing to the improvement of healthcare services through operational and performance management.
Supportive work culture with adjustments made for disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergent individuals.
Direct involvement in the redesign and operational management of critical healthcare services, impacting patient care.
Collaboration with a Senior Management Team, gaining valuable leadership experience and professional growth.
Focus on meeting national and local healthcare targets, enhancing career development in public service.
Possibility of making meaningful recommendations that will improve the efficiency of a 24/7 healthcare service.
Join our dedicated team at NHS Lothian as an Assistant Service Manager in beautiful Edinburgh, where your passion for care can truly shine. We’re looking for an exceptional leader to support our Flow Centre Service Manager and play a pivotal role in redesigning and delivering quality services for our community. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you!
In this role, you'll oversee vital aspects of operational management, including financial planning and performance oversight, ensuring our services not only meet national and local standards but also operate within budget. Your expertise will directly contribute to creating a seamless 24/7 service that prioritises patient care and safety. We're all about fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly from those who are passionate about caring for others. Don’t miss your chance to apply early and join us in transforming healthcare in Edinburgh!
In this role, you'll oversee vital aspects of operational management, including financial planning and performance oversight, ensuring our services not only meet national and local standards but also operate within budget. Your expertise will directly contribute to creating a seamless 24/7 service that prioritises patient care and safety. We're all about fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly from those who are passionate about caring for others. Don’t miss your chance to apply early and join us in transforming healthcare in Edinburgh!
Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values equality and representation.
Contributing to the improvement of healthcare services through operational and performance management.
Supportive work culture with adjustments made for disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergent individuals.
Direct involvement in the redesign and operational management of critical healthcare services, impacting patient care.
Collaboration with a Senior Management Team, gaining valuable leadership experience and professional growth.
Focus on meeting national and local healthcare targets, enhancing career development in public service.
Possibility of making meaningful recommendations that will improve the efficiency of a 24/7 healthcare service.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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.
We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
The email address you provide will be used for notifications. Please check your Junk and Spam inboxes as notifications may go directly to these.
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.
Work as a key member of the Senior Management Team supporting the Flow Centre Service Manager, in the redesign and operational, business and performance management of the Service.
To provide operational and performance management (financial, planning, policy development and implementation and business management) support to the Service Manager, ensuring services are delivered within budget, that national and local targets are met, and that all funding is maximised.
To direct and manage the administrative infrastructure across the service, and to lead on the implementation of the redesign and development of the Flow Centre function
To make recommendations to the service and implement an integrated 24/7 staffed service through operational service redesign and capacity planning for the Flow Centre and associated services in line with NHS Lothian’s unscheduled care planning and urgent care redesign agenda.
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.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Niall Carey via
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.
We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
The email address you provide will be used for notifications. Please check your Junk and Spam inboxes as notifications may go directly to these.
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.
Work as a key member of the Senior Management Team supporting the Flow Centre Service Manager, in the redesign and operational, business and performance management of the Service.
To provide operational and performance management (financial, planning, policy development and implementation and business management) support to the Service Manager, ensuring services are delivered within budget, that national and local targets are met, and that all funding is maximised.
To direct and manage the administrative infrastructure across the service, and to lead on the implementation of the redesign and development of the Flow Centre function
To make recommendations to the service and implement an integrated 24/7 staffed service through operational service redesign and capacity planning for the Flow Centre and associated services in line with NHS Lothian’s unscheduled care planning and urgent care redesign agenda.
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.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Niall Carey via
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