Presently supported for roles within NHS Scotland, Values Based Recruitment is an integral part of Project Lift and places the NHS Scotland values (care and compassion; dignity and respect; openness, honesty and responsibility; and quality and teamwork) at the core of the approach taken to fill posts at NHS executive team level; guaranteeing that progression to formal leadership roles is underpinned by individuals’ commitment to these values which are needed to ensure our patients receive the best possible care and our staff are valued, treated well and can thrive and flourish in our organisations.
This approach also underpins what was described in the Everyone Matters: 2020 Workforce Vision Implementation Plan – embedding these values in everything we do will help make our vision a reality, starting with our NHS Executive Teams.
Delivered in the context of the 6 core leadership capabilities for health and social care this approach will also ensure a pipeline of future executive leaders who not only have the competencies required, but live and breathe the NHS Scotland values.
From 1 June 2018, this approach will be adopted for all Chief Executive, Executive Director, Director and all other next level immediate direct line reports to the Chief Executive within our NHS Boards.
