Opportunity to lead and manage a diverse team of health and social work professionals, contributing to the welfare of older adults and those with disabilities.
Involvement in strategic planning and policy development for health care services that directly impact the community, ensuring that care is person-centered and community-based.
Ability to influence the shift from institutional to home-based care, enhancing the quality of life for older people and those with complex health conditions.
Collaboration with various stakeholders including acute services, housing, and voluntary sectors, providing a holistic approach to health and social care.
Engagement in a challenging yet rewarding role within a well-established healthcare system that values diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
Access to training and professional development opportunities within one of the UK's largest healthcare providers, which can enhance career progression.
Contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery for older people and primary care within the Glasgow area.
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK’s largest healthcare systems, as we seek a passionate Integrated Service Manager for Older People and Primary Care in vibrant Glasgow. This is an incredible opportunity for those who deeply care about improving the lives of older adults and those with long-term health conditions. In this leadership role, you'll oversee a dedicated team, driving community-based health and social care services that support individuals over 65 and adults with disabilities, ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve at home.
We are looking for someone who can blend strategic vision with operational management, guiding the shift from institutional care to community-focused solutions. You’ll collaborate with various sectors, including housing and voluntary organisations, while playing a key role in policy development and service planning. If you are dynamic, empathetic, and ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of our local community, we warmly encourage you to apply. Together, let's create a healthier, more inclusive future for Glasgow’s older people.
Opportunity to lead and manage a diverse team of health and social work professionals, contributing to the welfare of older adults and those with disabilities.
Involvement in strategic planning and policy development for health care services that directly impact the community, ensuring that care is person-centered and community-based.
Ability to influence the shift from institutional to home-based care, enhancing the quality of life for older people and those with complex health conditions.
Collaboration with various stakeholders including acute services, housing, and voluntary sectors, providing a holistic approach to health and social care.
Engagement in a challenging yet rewarding role within a well-established healthcare system that values diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
Access to training and professional development opportunities within one of the UK's largest healthcare providers, which can enhance career progression.
Contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery for older people and primary care within the Glasgow area.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is an integrated post and key leadership post with general management responsibility for a range of health and social work staff within a locality construct in Glasgow City HSCP. as part of the Partnership’s management of Older People and Primary Care services. The post holder will have responsibility for line management of several Team Leads and will provide strategic leadership and operational management for community-based health and social care services for people aged over 65, adults under 65 with a physical disability or long-term condition, and people with palliative and end of life care needs.
The post holder is accountable for the performance, resources and activity within their area of responsibility. In addition, the post holder is responsible for providing managerial input to the HSCP/Locality strategic structure and to actively contribute to the overall planning and management of Older People & Primary Care services in Glasgow HSCP.
The post holder’s responsibilities include assisting the HSCP to shift the balance of care from acute and institutional care to community services and care at home and as such, they will participate in planning future service provision in line with the strategic vision for older people services via a range of Planning, Performance and Implementation Groups and within the context of the HSCP Governance arrangements. The post holder will also have a role in policy development as appropriate to service management and continued service development within a complex and dynamic environment of health and social care.
They will be required to work across a range of organisational and professional boundaries including the interfaces with acute services, Housing and Voluntary Sector and liaising with the primary care independent contractors. The successful applicant, if an employee of the Partnership, will be appointed to the post under the terms and conditions of either Glasgow City Council (GCC) or NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC), depending on current employer. If the successful applicant is not an employee of the Partnership, they may choose to be appointed to the post under the terms and conditions of either GCC or NHSGGC.
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