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. We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative individual to move into this key senior leadership role. You’ll be a team player, capable of bringing people together, inspiring teams, and driving collaboration across NHS Tayside, with our local partners and at a regional and national level. As Associate Director, you will work alongside Divisional triumvirate colleagues, Senior Acute Leadership Team and HSCP colleagues to deliver on this next phase of transformation and reform, driving the development of NHS Tayside’s overall health and care strategy, including leadership of the Surgical Division and its operational performance and delivery. The Surgical Division comprises a range of general and specialist surgical services, orthopaedics, theatres and critical care We are looking for a resilient and compassionate leader with operational management skills at a senior level, you will have a proven track record of leading change, ensuring effective governance and sound financial management. You will be an effective communicator with experience of collaboration and partnership working, gained within a complex care environment. If you believe you have the right mix of leadership, skills and personal qualities to be successful in this role, then we welcome your application. To arrange an informal discussion with Lynn Smith, Chief Officer, Acute Services please contact Eileen Gourlay on 01382 660111 Ext 40064 You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will neeed to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside