NS253430 Unit Support Manager
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- Band
- Band 6
- Pattern
- Part-time
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Role summary
As a Unit Support Manager, you will provide operational and administrative support across surgical services, working closely with various management and clinical teams. Your role involves supporting the delivery of national waiting times standards, assisting with service planning and performance monitoring, and collaborating on service improvements. You will also coordinate patient pathways and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. A key responsibility is managing patient complaints and concerns, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
253430
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
05/08/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Ashgrove House
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
18
Job posted date:
24/07/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Surgery
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Support Manager
Acute Division of Surgery
Band 6 | 18 Hours per Week
Fixed Term for 2 Years
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised Support Manager to join the Acute Division of Surgery. This part-time job-share position offers the chance to play a key role in supporting the operational and strategic delivery of a range of surgical services while contributing to improvements in patient access and waiting times.
Working Wednesday to Friday, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative management team, helping to ensure high-quality services are delivered effectively whilst supporting the achievement of local and national performance standards.
About the Ro le
As Support Manager, you will work closely with Unit Operational Managers, Service Managers, Clinical Leads, Unit Nurse Managers, the Access Team and fellow Support Managers to provide both operational and administrative support across surgical services.
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