General Manager – Emergency and Acute Medicine B8D

Healthcare & Medical
Scotland
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of General Manager – Emergency and Acute Medicine. This role offers the successful candidate a rewarding career opportunity to work with an already strong team of clinical and non-clinical staff who deliver high quality services that meet the evolving and increasingly complex healthcare needs of the diverse communities we serve across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are seeking candidates who will bring the right blend of skills and experience necessary to lead and develop a team of dedicated professionals, with a fresh, forward-thinking and collaborative approach central to the continued improvement of the Acute Services we deliver.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Sector’s Emergency and Acute Medicine provision and patient flow model, accountable for the strategic and operational delivery and development of the Service.
  • Ensure high quality, safe and efficient patient-centred services to meet local and national targets.
  • Work with the Director to develop the Sector’s patient flow model, maximise resources, and link with other Sector General Managers to deliver patient care efficiently.
  • Provide strong leadership to inspire confidence and deliver in a politically sensitive and demanding environment.
  • Foster a strong, patient-focused culture that encourages initiative, accountability and open communication within the team.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience at a senior level in operational management in healthcare or an equivalent, complex environment.
  • Strong influencing and leadership qualities with the ability to lead and develop a team and engage across professional boundaries.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and strategically to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

Other information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion across the organisation, with a diverse workforce.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from across the Armed Forces Community.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work.

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