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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and experienced Project Manager to assert and develop palliative and end of life care processes within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership (DHSCP) for patients and families in Perth & Kinross (P&K).
The post holder will be primarily responsible for providing project management skills in assessing need for palliative and end of life care within P&K and, in collaboration with clinicians and social care, develop pathways across all health and social care locations that relate to positive outcomes for patients and their families. You will have experience of managing project and influencing service delivery alongside contributing to service development.
You will hold a first level degree and have a qualification in project management. You will be an advocate for adopting an enabling approach and will be well versed in the principles of change management.
The ability to work autonomously and travel independently is essential. Excellent communication and team working skills are required as the post-holder will need to liaise with patients and their families and members of the health and social care team, including the public.

You will be supported to develop skills and competencies which will allow you to operate as an autonomous practitioner with limited supervision of your clinical work.

• Informal enquiries to: Karen Gunn, Clinical Coordinator for Specialist Palliative Care in P&K, karen.gunn3@nhs.scot or 01738 413000 ext 12016.

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week
Fixed Term/ secondment for 18 months
Current NHS Tayside Employees: *Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your junk/ spam folder.

Please refer the Job description for details