NHS Scotland
Senior Programme Manager - Adult Social Care Transformation
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Fixed Term / Secondment to 31/03/2028
Highland HSCP is recruiting a Senior Programme Manager, for a fixed term, to lead the Adult Social Care Transformation Programme until the end of March 2028. The transformation Programme is supported by a £20 million transformation fund and the savings potential is £31 million. We are seeking an individual with significant knowledge and experience in the field of Adult Social Care and a proven track record in project and programme management supported by appropriate qualifications.
The successful candidate will be able to handle competing demands, be clear thinking and able to work under high levels of pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines and use initiative.
- They will be required to engage a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally and will require resilience to deliver the programme, particularly when faced with opposing views.
- They will have the ability to work autonomously and be self-motivating, whilst also working collaboratively as a member of the team.
Integrated health and social care services for adults are delivered in Highland by NHS Highland in a lead agency arrangement. While reporting to the HSCP Head of Service, Integration, Planning and Performance, the post holder will be supporting the HSCP Chief Officer as responsible executive for the delivery of the programme and will work within a partnership arrangement requiring reporting to both NHS Highland and The Highland Council Chief Executives and relevant committees.
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For more information please contact Rhiannon Boydell, Head of Service Integration, Planning and Performance, Highland HSCP; email rhiannon.boydell2@nhs.scot; mobile: 07760 460624
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.
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