National LIMS Programme Manager B8C

Job details

• Job reference: 248875
• Salary: Band 8C (£90,808 - £97,338)
• Job closing date: 21/06/2026
• Job Type: Senior Managers
• Location: Smithhills Paisley
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 04/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Strategy, Programmes & Innovation

Lead a nationally critical digital programme for Scotland’s NHS

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are seeking an experienced and dynamic Programme Manager (Band 8C) to provide senior leadership for the National Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Programme.

This is a high‑profile role leading one of the most significant national digital transformation programmes in Scotland, supporting safe, modern, and resilient laboratory services that are fundamental to patient care and clinical decision‑making.

The post is offered on a fixed‑term basis for the duration of the National LIMS Programme, reflecting the scale, complexity, and criticality of the work.

About the role

As Programme Manager – National LIMS, you will provide end‑to‑end leadership and accountability for delivery of the National LIMS Programme. The programme is at a pivotal stage, requiring strong, visible leadership to maintain momentum, ensure grip over delivery, and manage a complex national supplier relationship.

You will function as the senior focal point for programme governance, delivery assurance, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, working closely with Health Boards, national partners, clinicians, digital teams, and senior executives.

This role operates at a strategic level and requires credibility, authority, and experience to lead across organisational boundaries and at pace.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Provide senior programme leadership for the National LIMS Programme, ensuring clear governance, control, and assurance
• Lead delivery planning, risk, issue, and dependency management, ensuring timely escalation and resolution
• Maintain effective oversight and management of the national LIMS supplier, including performance, contractual compliance, and issue management
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across NHS Boards and national bodies
• Ensure programme delivery aligns with clinical safety, operational, information governance and digital assurance requirements
• Lead reporting, assurance and decision‑making through national and executive governance forums
• Maintain programme pace and control during a complex and high‑risk delivery phase

About you

We are looking for a senior leader who brings:

• Significant experience leading large‑scale, complex digital or transformation programmes, ideally within the NHS or public sector
• Proven ability to operate confidently at senior / executive level, influencing across organisational and system boundaries
• Strong experience of supplier and commercial management within complex programmes
• A track record of establishing and maintaining robust programme governance and delivery assurance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Values‑Driven Leadership

Everything we do is underpinned by NHS values. We are looking for leaders who are:

• Collaborative and inclusive
• Confident, credible, and approachable
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Motivated by making a difference to patient care

Desirable

• Experience delivering national or multi‑organisation programmes
• Knowledge of laboratory services, diagnostics, or clinical systems
• Formal programme or project management qualifications (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2)

Why join us?

• Lead a nationally critical programme with real impact on patient care and service resilience
• Work at the forefront of Once for Scotland digital transformation
• Collaborate with senior leaders across health, digital and national organisations
• Be part of NHSGGC Digital – one of the largest and most ambitious digital teams in the NHS
• Flexible and hybrid working supported

For an informal discussion please contact:

Janet Boyd, Head of Strategy, Programme & Innovation Telephone: 07525 210280 email: janet.boyd@nhs.scot

This post may close sooner than the advertised date depending on the level of interest in the post. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.

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