An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our Urgent and Unscheduled Care Programme within NHS Forth Valley. This programme supports high‑priority improvement work aimed at enhancing patient flow, access, safety, and the overall quality of urgent and unscheduled care services across our system.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to support the day‑to‑day coordination, management, and delivery of programme projects. This role involves working across multidisciplinary teams and services to drive improvements that directly impact patient experience and operational performance.
This is a high‑profile area of work that requires passionate and experienced individuals confident to lead and support improvement in a complex system. The post holder will manage a varied and fast‑paced workload and must ensure the provision of a high‑quality, comprehensive and timely project management service. There will be opportunities for tailored training and development, aligned to individual needs and programme requirements.
You must be able to demonstrate strong partnership working, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and well‑developed organisational abilities. Previous experience leading or delivering a large, complex programme or project is essential.
Contact
For informal enquiries, please contact Deborah Lynch at deborah.lynch@nhs.scot, who will be happy to discuss the role further.
Location
This post is based in Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Legal and Compliance
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
As from 1/4/26, 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. There will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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Equality and Diversity
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.
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