The Role The Acute Division of NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical services and non-clinical support functions that meet the immediate and future needs of the patient population in Lanarkshire. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Service Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership within our Acute Division. Reporting to the Director of Hospital Services, the Service Manager will be responsible for the comprehensive management of their designated service area, ensuring excellence in performance, resource allocation, and service delivery. Additionally, they will contribute to the broader strategic structure of the Division, playing a key role in shaping future clinical strategies through Clinical Groupings. The post-holder will also work on service-specific and NHS Lanarkshire-wide initiatives as directed by the Director of Hospital Services. NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bring Educated to postgraduate/masters degree level or equivalent experience, preferably with an MBA or MSc management qualification. Extensive knowledge of the NHS in Scotland and its organisations, its policies and its strategic goals. The ability to plan, organise, direct and control a diverse range of staff is essential, together with an in depth knowledge of costing, personnel, risk, information and quality systems. The Service Manager must be able to create an atmosphere of trust and co-operation during a period of rapid and complex change. Proven track record of staff management, leadership and motivation through cohesive and effective team working. Demonstrable senior managerial experience with recent evidence of effectively implementing organisational changes and evidence of effective resource management. Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also have Knowledge and understanding of planned care and unplanned care targets and reporting mechanisms Contract type Permanent Full time 37 hours Location and Working Pattern This role will be based within the Emergency Care & Medical Directorate at University Hospital Wishaw (ML2 0DP). The working pattern for this role is Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you Please contact Angela Dixon, Director of Hospital Services on angela.dixonlanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Bradlay Lang, Recruitment Advisor on bradlay.lang2lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire? Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension ) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work-life Balance policies and procedures NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further Information For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. 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