NHS Grampian
KM252166 - Deputy Service Manager
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Deputy Service Manager - Community Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Substances Misuse Services
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Service Manager within Community Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Substances Misuse Services within Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership. This is an interesting and diverse service and the successful candidate will work closely with the Service Manager to provide a varied support role for the service in relation to corporate governance, clinical governance, service development, project work, operational tasks and leadership for admin & clerical staff, including line management of the Support Management Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Service Manager
- Provide support in corporate governance, clinical governance, service development, project work, operational tasks
- Leadership for admin & clerical staff, including line management of the Support Management Team
Requirements
- Educated to degree level or have equivalent experience
- Management experience of staff is essential
- Excellent communication skills, health & safety knowledge, project management experience, data analysis, and attention to detail are all essential
- Use of NHS systems including Datix, SSTS, Boxi, TrakCare, and Illuminate would be desirable but not essential as training will be provided
- Proven experience of organizing/planning workload, self-motivation in the production and delivery of reports, and the ability to take own initiative and prioritize tasks
This post is predominantly based within Royal Cornhill Hospital, though will involve working at other service sites within Aberdeen City.
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Important Dates
- Interviews will take place on 03 September 2026
Contact Information
For further information please contact Viki Rafferty, Service Manager, via or on 01224 557818.
Please note this post may close early due to volume of applicants
Additional Information For Candidates
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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