Senior Service Delivery Manager

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.

The Fixed Term/Secondment posts are until March 2027
. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, PSD Scotland reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.

Candidates applying on a secondment basis must secure prior agreement from their current line manager before applying for this vacancy. Please refer to the Once for Scotland Secondment Policy for further information.

Public Health Scotland launched 1st April 2020 as a national health board, employing around 1200 people, and with an annual budget of around £101 million. Public Health Scotland wants to see a Scotland where everybody thrives, a Scotland where life expectancy improves and the difference in life expectancy between our poorest and wealthiest areas gets smaller.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit Senior Service Delivery Managers (permanent and fixed term/secondment positions are available) to work in our multidisciplinary teams within the Clinical and Protecting Health directorate.

Please note successful candidates might be considered for posts in other teams arising prior and post interview.

Each postholder will provide strategic, operational and service management for their respective teams, supporting service improvement and redesign, managing resources, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality health protection services for Scotland.

These positions offer a unique opportunity to work across diverse areas of infectious disease, supporting national health priorities through scientific excellence and cross-sector collaboration.

Educated to Degree level in a related subject (or equivalent experience), with a professional qualification in respect of project/programme management.

We are looking for an experienced senior manager with strong project and service management skills, and a proven ability to lead change, manage resources and work effectively within a healthcare setting.

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The post is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Bothwell Street, Glasgow. We are currently hybrid working; therefore, you will be expected to spend time in both PHS offices as well as the option to work at home.

PHS is a flexible employer, and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patterns

During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS.

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.  to view the full range of the PHS Employee Benefits.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is a national NHS board committed to being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming employer. We support a range of flexible working options to help colleagues balance work and personal responsibilities. As an Established Carer Positive employer, we are committed to supporting staff with caring responsibilities and fostering a flexible, understanding workplace culture.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support…