Head of Neonatal and Paediatric Services

ScotSTAR is a national service, within the Scottish Ambulance Service that provides safe transfer for some of the sickest patients within NHS Scotland. The clinical teams transport patients, from babies to adults by road and air. An integral element of the ScotSTAR team is the Neonatal & Paediatric Service, which is embarking on a period of transformational change. The Neonatal Service will have a key role in supporting the implementation of Best Start, the Scottish Governments plan for improving maternity and neonatal care in Scotland. The Paediatric service has gone through a period of increased demand and as a result requires to be redesigned to meet the future demand. 

An opportunity has arisen to join the ScotSTAR Senior Management Team at this exciting time. The post holder will report to the General Manager for ScotSTAR and will have responsibility for developing and implementing service changes which focus on the delivery of high quality, safe and efficient patient centered services to meet a range of performance targets. 

With strong influencing and leadership qualities you will require to evidence significant experience in operational management in a health care or equivalent complex environment. You will have the ability to inspire confidence and respect to lead and deliver in a demanding environment. Additional key to success will be the ability to encourage initiative, individual and collectively as well as open communication. 
If you believe you have the leadership skills required for this key role we look forward to receiving your application. 
This will be an permanent position with the ScotSTAR Team.  

For an informal discussion please contact Kenny Mitchell, General Manager ScotSTAR on

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board

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.