Clinical Service Manager – Community Based Services
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
- Care and Compassion
- Quality and Teamwork
- Dignity and Respect
- Openness, honesty and responsibility
Band 8A
Salary: £62,681 to £67,665 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term / Secondment – 12 months
Hours: 36 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Primary & Community Services Senior Management Team as a Clinical Service Manager for Community Based Services.
You will be responsible for the operational leadership, performance and development of a diverse portfolio of community services, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care aligned to NHS Borders values and national standards.
Your Portfolio Will Include
- GP Walk-In Clinic
- Sexual Health Services
- ANP-led Urgent Care
- Admiral Nurse Service
- Community Administration
- Premises and estate oversight
- Outpatient services and service developments arising from the Clinical Strategy
The role involves responsibility for workforce, financial management and performance across a complex, multi-site service. You will play a key role in improving patient flow, maintaining patient safety and ensuring effective use of resources.
Working closely with the General Manager and wider Clinical Board Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the delivery of the Clinical Strategy, supporting the shift towards care closer to home and the development of community-based and outpatient services.
You Will Also Be Expected To
- Lead service performance using quality improvement methodology
- Ensure robust clinical governance, including infection prevention and control, risk management and assurance
- Deliver service redesign and transformation aligned to strategic priorities
- Manage resources effectively, including workforce planning, budget control and estate utilisation
- Engage with staff, patients and stakeholders to support continuous improvement and co-production
- Participate in the on-call rota
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