Clinical Director Division of Woman and Children

Health (Paediatrics)

Raigmore Hospital, Inverness

2 PAs per week plus Responsibility Allowance

Current salary will apply

3 year fixed term with option for extension by mutual agreement for one year only.

Thereafter there will be an opportunity for the incumbent to re-apply, but only in open competition with any other interested and eligible applicant

Expressions of interest are invited from existing Consultants/Specialist/Doctors & Specialty Doctors who will be working within the Division of Women & Children. The post will be based at Raigmore Hospital.

Clinical Director

Paediatrics

Service Lead

Community Paediatrics

Service Lead

Acute Paediatrics

Head of Operations

This post will have dedicated protected time for the role as well as appropriate remuneration and defined roles and responsibilities.

The role of this post is to lead the Clinical Management Team of the Paediatric Department and you will be responsible for delivery of its overall clinical vision and for clinical quality, together with influence over financial performance. As a member of the Senior Management Team you will contribute to and share responsibility for corporate vision, strategy, and the management and performance of the Hospital.

Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria of knowledge, training and experience required to do the job

Current practice as a medically qualified Consultants/Specialist/Doctors & Specialty Doctors for NHS Highland based at Raigmore Hospital and working with the Woman and Child Health Division
Excellent communication skills and evidence of problem solving/solution finding traits
Highly developed written communication skills and presentation techniques
An assertive but diplomatic approach to consultation and negotiation
A high level of interpersonal, strategic and technical skills combined with a supportive and visible leadership style

Further details of the post are in the attached job description.

If you are interested in this post please complete the attached application forms and return to Medical Staffing, Raigmore Hospital.

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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