Clinical Service Manager

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: 09:00 - 17:00.

We are seeking an outstanding Clinical Services Manager and Professional Lead to join our Adult Acute Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality, innovative SLT service that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

About the Role

As Clinical Services Manager (Band 8C), you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the city-wide Adult Acute SLT service.
• Lead, inspire, and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust clinical governance, financial control, and adherence to best practice standards.
• Drive service development, workforce planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Deliver on key performance objectives, including waiting times and access targets.
• Provide professional leadership for SLT, offering expert advice, supervision, and mentorship to colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager and Sector Management Team to ensure efficient, effective delivery of all services across the Clyde Sector.
• Play a central role in transforming and modernising SLT services, ensuring they are fit for the future and fully aligned with the "GGC Way Forward Together" strategy.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with:

• Significant experience in Speech and Language Therapy at a senior level.
• Proven ability to manage complex services and lead teams through change.
• Strong financial, operational, and clinical governance skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and partnership-building abilities.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a progressive, supportive organisation committed to staff development and wellbeing.
• Lead a service that makes a real difference to patients and communities across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
• Shape the future of SLT services at local, regional, and national levels, and be at the forefront of service transformation.
• A commitment to service transformation and modernisation, with a clear vision for the future of SLT in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Informal contact: Victoria Cox, GM Older People and Stroke, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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