Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS
One of the key targets from Scottish Government is to ensure greater focus on patient flow throughout our services with emphasis on reducing delayed discharges. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to fulfil the role of Flow Navigation Services Manager for an initial period of 12 months.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and operational managerial responsibility for the effective and timely delivery of patient flow navigation services across the 5 main hospital sites across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Provide clinical leadership and operational management to bed managers, discharge coordinators and inpatient social worker teams.
Work closely with Inpatient Service Managers, Community Service Managers and Medical Managers in the Health and Social Care partnership.
Offer operational support to the Head of Adult Services by providing visible leadership, clinical governance, staff governance, compliance to legislative frameworks, and implementation of national and board policy and guidelines when required.
Qualifications / Experience
Significant experience at a band 7 level or above.
Excellent leadership skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills including negotiation, influencing, facilitation and conflict resolution.
Motivated with the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst providing assurance regarding person centred effective care and ensuring professional accountability at all times.
Working Arrangements and Contact
For an informal discussion please contact Beverley Grantham, Interim Head of Service on 0141 221 6600 or by email Beverley.Grantham@nhs.scot.
Additional Information
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.
As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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