Head of Access B8B

Overview

Relocation Package where appropriate. Our transformation journey is under way and you will join at a time of significant improvement as we move into the next phase of our Transforming Together strategy.

NHSGGC (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde) is the largest NHS Health Organisation in Scotland, providing acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of 1.3 million, and specialist regional and national services to more than half of Scotland’s population. The geographical area covered is diverse, encompassing 6 HSCPs with an annual revenue budget of £4.4 billion and a capital budget of £98m.

NHSGGC is committed to ensuring constant development of its safe person-centred care models by incorporating innovation and recognising that technological advancement are key components of a modern healthcare system.

The Acute Division delivers a significant level of NHSGGC healthcare. We require system-wide leadership across Acute Services for the development of service redesign and comprehensive programme management of key priority projects aligned to the Board’s Access Strategic Objectives.

• To be responsible for the Patient Access agenda for planned care across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
• To be accountable and responsible for leadership, planning, operational management and human and financial resources management of the Patient Access initiatives.
• The post holder will utilise project management skills to lead on and deliver with colleagues the project objectives as well as initiating and leading service redesign/transformation for achievement and maintenance of Acute Divisional operational targets and modernisation of acute care delivery.

The post holder will deputise for the Director of Access as required. You will support the improvement in performance and delivery of patient access to planned care, leading transformation of services in the achievement of local and national Access targets. You will lead on programmes to improve productivity and efficiency to maximise opportunities, including in the delivery of outpatient services and our extensive theatre programme, seeking best practice models and developing a whole-system approach to service transformation and delivery.

You will assist with the development of the annual delivery plan while providing expertise and support to the Director of Access in the delivery of commitments across all aspects of planned care. You will develop key relations with SGHD National Access team and CfSD colleagues to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of planned care across Acute Services.

If you are inspired by the challenges this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience and qualities we are seeking, we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration. If you would like to find out more about this role before applying, please contact Melanie McColgan, Director of Access, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, on telephone or email melanie.mccolgant

for a confidential discussion.

Closing date for returning applications: 23:59, Sunday 8th March 2025

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As from 1st April 2026, Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce.

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