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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Service Delivery at Ailsa Hospital.
What you will do:
The Head of Service Delivery role has responsibility for the DigitalService Desk, Asset Management, Change Management and incident/Problem Management.
Within NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Digital Services uses technology to improve health and care and to support staff to work to the best of their abilities. We help health and care professionals deliver the best possible care by providing critical IT services that are safe, fast and reliable. We provide a digital environment that supports and transforms the way our staff work, wherever they are, underpinned by systems that are secure, performant, resilient and available. Through the effective use of digital solutions, we support service reform and deliver cost effective digital services to drive transformational change, in particular to support Caring for Ayrshire, The national Digital Health and Care Strategy and the delivery of effective, efficient and safe patient care.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
* Educated to master's level or equivalent, with demonstrable senior management experience within a large complex organization, preferably within the NHS or Public Sector.
* Management training and development/Record of Continuous
* Demonstrable senior management experience, including experience within a large and complex organization.
* Track record of successful operational IT service delivery within a large,complex organisation
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership :
UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Derek Gemmell, Assistant Director Digital Services: Tel: or Email: derek.gemmell@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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