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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Service Manager for Acute, Urgent and Emergency mental health care within the beautiful area of Argyll and Bute.

The successful candidate will have the oversight of the adult Urgent and Emergency Care Mental Health Team for Argyll and Bute and the Acute Admissions Inpatient mental health unit within Lochgilphead.

The candidate will have excellent time management skills and be passionate about ensuring a smooth and effective pathway for acutely distressed or unwell patients.

The candidate will have drive and enthusiasm to guide and support services and dedicated teams and provide responsive and visible leadership.

This key role will involve working in collaboration with other Senior Professionals to manage, support and co-ordinate care within the mental health services across Argyll and Bute.

You will have strong leadership and provide operational management to the nursing teams whilst supporting multi-disciplinary service delivery.

Interested individuals will be a Registered Healthcare Professional and should have at least 5 years experience in a health leadership role, preferably within the acute or urgent/emergency setting. You should have a robust understanding of quality improvements and service development and a proven track record of managing people and evidence of improving care for patients.

Informal Enquiries:
Nicola Gillespie, Senior Manager, Mental Health and Addictions Services
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07970036015

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

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.

Care and compassion	Dignity and respect	Openness, honesty and responsibility	Quality and teamwork