Principal Development Manager

Job title:

Principal Development Manager

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

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.Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.Work Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per weekApplications are welcome from NHS Candidates wishing to be considered under a secondment arrangement**You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.Who We AreNHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.The Dental Directorate is responsible for the delivery of high-quality education and training across a diverse range of training programmes, including the management, funding and provision of postgraduate education for dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs).Within the Dental Directorate the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) is a highly regarded provider of high-quality oral health care clinical guidanceThe OpportunityWe are looking for an innovative individual to lead a multidisciplinary team specialising in the development, evaluation and implementation of national, user-friendly, evidence-based clinical guidance relevant to all members of the dental team.Do you want to have a key role in supporting improvements in the quality and delivery of patient care?Are you enthusiastic about evidence-based health care?Do you want to work in partnership with a range of professional, educational and academic stakeholders to develop clinical guidance and enhance its impact in practice?Do you enjoy working at pace and being adaptive in an ever-changing environment?Do you enjoy building relationships and a shared vision for the future in order to support change and innovation?Working within SDCEP you will have the opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge and skills as leader of a team dedicated to improving oral health care through provision of clinical guidance whilst advancing the methods for guidance development and implementation.Does this sound like you?What We Love to SeePrincipal Development Managers offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we would love you to apply:

  • PhD or equivalent in a science or healthcare-related discipline plus relevant professional experience
  • The ability to work at the interface of healthcare, research and education
  • Experience of clinical guidance development and implementation
  • Experience of working in an educationally focused environment
  • Experience of working collaboratively and flexibly within in a team, as well as with a range of stakeholders from health, education, academia and the public
  • High level professional communication, negotiating and consensus-building skills at a senior level, with the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information
  • Ability to develop creative solutions to solve complex problems
  • Understanding of the key factors and practices essential to high-quality learning and education
  • Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessary
  • Ability to lead and grow successful teams

Benefits Which MatterAs a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

  • Life-work balance – with opportunities for flexible working and hybrid working
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
  • Annual Leave – 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
  • NHS discounts and more

Diversity and InclusionDeveloping a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.It’s not essential to be in a Principal Development Manager role right now. You may be returning from a career break (eg maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.**If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact Professor Jan Clarkson, Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean, via Morag McDiarmid, Business ManagerNext Steps**NHS candidates wishing to apply on a secondment basis are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to applicationOur recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Wednesday 18 September 2024. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot

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Location

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Job date

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:31:43 GMT

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