NS240457 Unit Support Manager

Support Manager Acute Division of Surgery Band 6, 37 hours per week

We are looking for a bright, motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic Unit Support Manager to work across our services.

The post holder will work in conjunction with the Unit Operational Manager, Access Team, Service Manager, Clinical Leads and Unit Nurse Manager in the operational and strategic management of the Unit.

The post holder will join a dynamic and friendly team playing a leading role in the delivery of national waiting times guarantees along with providing support to the various services within the Unit.

Contact

Informal enquires to:

Jane Scott, Deputy Access Manager Ext 52873,

Morag Laing, Access Manager Planned Care, Ext 54022,

Interviews are scheduled for 15th April 2026

EEO Statement

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.

Additional Information for Candidates

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. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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