Assistant Clinical Service Manager

Job Description - PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF ** OUR VALUES IN ACTION - Care and Compassion - Quality and Teamwork - Dignity and Respect - Openness, honesty and responsibility Are you a highly organised and motivated individual with a passion to drive forward operational excellence and service improvement NHS Borders is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to support the delivery of high-quality surgical services across our organisation. About The Role As Assistant Service Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operational management of surgical services. Working closely with clinical teams, senior managers, and administrative staff, you will help ensure the smooth running of services, efficient use of resources, and a positive experience for patients. Your Responsibilities Will Include - Supporting the planning and coordination of surgical services. - Monitoring performance and contributing to service improvement initiatives. - Managing administrative processes and supporting clinical governance. - Assisting with workforce planning, rota coordination, and data reporting. - Acting as a key point of contact for staff and patients. What We're Looking For We Are Looking For Someone Who - Has experience in healthcare service management or a similar operational role. - Demonstrates excellent organisational and communication skills. - Is confident working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. - Has a proactive approach to problem-solving and service delivery. - Is committed to improving patient care and supporting clinical teams. To find out more, please contact Pauline Burns, Clinical Service Manager ([Confidential Information] or 01896 826428) Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK websitehere. For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or going rate. Further information on these criteria can be foundhere. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form - PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early** 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.