Job reference: 256574
Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 – £70,303)
Job closing date: 15/11/2026
Job Type: Senior Managers
Location: West House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 29/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Health Improvement
Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated individual to manage and lead the Youth Health Service within Glasgow HSCP.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join Glasgow HSCP as the Manager for the city’s Youth Health Service (YHS). The YHS is a holistic service which provides both clinical and non-clinical support to young people aged 12-19 and is currently delivered in 9 venues across Glasgow city. The team comprises a range of YHS nurses, GPs, business support staff, employability support and commissioned service input on Multiple Risk and mental health (counselling) services.
This post is currently managed within the Northwest Health Improvement Team on behalf of the city. The office base is Gartnavel Royal Hospital with evening service delivery in 9 health centres across the city.
The post holder will manage and lead the YHS staff team and is responsible for delivering a high-quality, person-centred service to young people in the city. They will work closely with a range of internal and external services and partners to maximise opportunities for improving the health and wellbeing of young people accessing the service.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience required (For full details see job description)
- Registered Nurse with a post graduate/Masters qualification or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Able to demonstrate both leadership and management competencies alongside experience of operational service management, ideally in a clinical multi-disciplinary environment.
- Experience of managing staff, performance and service improvement.
- Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills with ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams.
- High level knowledge base and clinical competence as a clinical leader to support multi-disciplinary teams ensuring a high standard of clinical care in accordance with NMC Code.
- Ensuring clear clinical and professional governance arrangements.
- Data collection/analysis, audit and evaluation.
- Experience of working with young people is desirable.
Contact
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Suzanne Niven, Health Improvement Manager. Suzanne.niven@nhs.scot. Tel: 07810 658369
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates (https://sway.cloud.microsoft/rGdd88aJk1LnzO6J)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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