MG Supplementary Staffing Manager

Job Title:

Supplementary Staffing Manager (AHP, HSS & Non-Clincal)

• Band 7
• 37.5
• Fixed Term / Secondment 12 months
• Supplementary Staffing
• Comely Bank Centre

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Supplementary Staffing Manager to join NHS Lothian’s Supplementary Staffing Team with responsibility for AHP, HSS & Non-Clincal bank workers. Reporting directly to the Clinical Service Manager for the management and control of the aforementioned services for NHS Lothian & Borders with a clear focus for delivery of service performance objectives and contribute to the Corporate Nursing Division through the service Core Management Team.

You will act as a link person between the clinical service areas and the Supplementary Staffing Service, dealing with any professional issues arising and will represent the Supplementary Staffing Service at Professional Forums and Service related meetings.

Being the operational lead for AHP, HSS & Non-Clincal bank workers in Lothian and planning for future service developments. Implementing best practice into the service in line with academic recommendations and national developments.

If you have an enhanced in-depth working knowledge and experience of working with any of these services, have evidence of managing performance standards and contributing to quality improvement work streams we want to hear from you!

Educated to Degree level (Nursing / AHP / Management qualification for specific remit) with demonstrable clinical experience.

Completion of management training programme or a management qualification plus significant previous experience in managing services at a senior level in a complex organisation with wide- ranging knowledge and understanding of NHS Lothian and NHS Scotland, systems and services.

Evidence of further education including postgraduate certificate / diploma level with continuous professional development in relevant area, e.g. Finance, Clinical Service or Project Management.

Advanced IT iteracy with extensive experience of working with full range of Microsoft Office Suite.

Enhanced in-depth working knowledge and experience of working with bank workers and agencies which has been acquired through experience.

In-depth knowledge of NHS structures and organisations with a demonstrable understanding of NHS policies and procedures which will be achieved through experience.

How to apply:

Please contact Catherine Crombie, General Manager for further details.

Email: catherine.cr

Tel:  /

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