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251416 (AJM) - Team Leader Planning
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Planning Team Leader
An exciting opportunity has arisen to help lead the strategic planning of Edinburgh’s health and social care services.
This is a newly established post within the Strategy division of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, with responsibility for the day-to-day running of the planning team. You will manage a team of planning officers and support the development of high quality strategic plans for transformation, service improvement, and service delivery.
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Key Requirements:
- Previous experience of service planning in a health and social care context
- Sound understanding of health and social care policy and legislation
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use data to develop evidence-based plans in complex, multi-functional environments
- Ability to develop and manage strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Support the service manager for planning with the development and delivery of a strong planning function
This is an integrated role, which means the successful candidate can choose between employment with the City of Edinburgh Council or NHS Lothian.
City Of Edinburgh Council Terms And Conditions
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £56,392 - £67,467
- Hours: 36
NHS Lothian Terms and Conditions
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £43,231 - £52,679
- Hours: 36
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To apply please use the following link: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city-edinburgh-council/jobs/team-leader-planning-waverley-court-479529
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