NHS Lothian are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to lead, manage and drive forward acute adult services on the Royal Infirmary Site. You will be responsible for the safe delivery of patient centred, safe and effective services in accordance with NHS Lothian’s corporate objectives and within the context of Scottish Government policy and priorities. As a member of the Acute Management team, the Site Director will contribute to and participate in the setting of the strategic direction for health services in NHS Lothian working closely with other Acute Directors, HSCP and Corporate Directors to ensure effective whole system working.

This exciting and challenging post requires significant operational management experience in a senior leadership role within the NHS or similar complex organisation. You will have a proven track record of achievement in managing complex service change and improvement programmes.  As the lead officer on the site, you will be expected to lead and oversee complex QI and service transformation programmes through proactive visioning, collaborative working and collective leadership, engaging with partners and stakeholders. You must be able to balance demand management and capacity planning, whilst managing competing and conflicting priorities in terms of resources and timescales for delivery.