Assurance Officer - Innovation

Interested in taking on a high profile role that will drive improved outcomes and make a difference to the delivery of patient care across Scotland? Have a passion for delivering projects that could help us address the big challenges facing NHS Scotland? This role will provide the post holder with a unique opportunity to manage high profile projects at a national level as part of the Centre for Sustainable Delivery.
The post holder will be comfortable working in close collaboration with a wide range of key partners and stakeholders, in both national and territorial Boards, they will be able to apply strong project management skills and also an ability to communicate a clear vision for change.The successful candidate(s) should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to secure clinical and operational engagement and drive safe, effective and person centred improvements in care on a Once for Scotland basis. They will be exhibit a demonstrable in depth understanding of project management and improvement methodologies, with recognised expertise in practical application. The ability to work within a political context, a fast pace environment, managing deadlines and being responsive to changing priorities is essential.Project Manager(s) will initially be focused on one specific area or work, including the new Accelerated National Innovation Adoption (ANIA) Pathway which focuses on the delivery of cutting edge innovation and new technologies on a Once for Scotland Basis.The Primary Care/Secondary Care Interface Programme aims to provide seamless flows of patients between the two sectors, ensuring patients get access to the care they need when they need it.The Ideal Green Theatre Programme is a key contributor to the recently launched NHS Scotland Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy. It requires multidisciplinary working to roll out a high impact programme of work whilst simultaneously providing frameworks for innovation and new ideas.These are rare opportunities to engage in a high profile area of work that requires passionate, motivated and value driven individuals who will confidently lead, manage, develop and implement a number of projects that will deliver measurable improvements in care to patients across all of Scotland. If you like a challenge and are committed to delivering complex projects in partnership with a wide variety of stakeholders, then we want to hear from you. You will work as part of an exciting new team, including senior clinical leaders, within the Centre for Sustainable Delivery, and will have the opportunity to develop your skills at a national level.For informal discussions, please contact: Jennifer Wilson, Innovation Programme Manager, jennifer.wilson16@nhs.scotNHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.