NHS Grampian
Delivering vital services for the people of Grampian
Working With NHS Grampian
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About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian is Scotland’s third-largest health board and is responsible for improving health and wellbeing for over 500,000 people in the North East of Scotland.
With an annual budget in excess of £1 billion and over 13,000 staff working together to cover an area of more than 3,000 square miles, the health board is responsible for all NHS services in what is an exceptional part of the country.
From the breath-taking mountains of the Cairngorms to hundreds of miles of diverse coastline with spectacular beaches and seaside towns; the historic, Granite City of Aberdeen, an international airport as well as the stunning plains of Moray and Aberdeenshire, Grampian truly boasts the best of both urban and rural living.
The region consistently features at the very top of the quality of life index surveys for the UK.
Strategic Plan 2022 - 2028
NHS Grampian’s Plan for the Future
The Plan for the Future is founded on the principle of achieving a balance between enabling wellness and responding to illness—improving the overall health of the population while continuing to provide timely, high-quality care for those in need.
NHS Grampian is committed to playing an active role in promoting wellness and preventing disease, helping to reduce ill health and the demand for services.
However, even with the most effective prevention measures, some individuals will still require medical care. When diagnosis and treatment are necessary, NHS Grampian aims to deliver them as quickly as possible and to the highest standards.
The Plan for the Future is structured around three key themes:
- People
- Places, and
- Pathways
with nine priorities guiding its implementation.
Our People
NHS Grampian recognises that its people are the organisation’s most valuable asset. To ensure the delivery of sustainable health and care services for the future, while meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population, it is essential to foster a new kind of conversation and relationship with the people of Grampian.
Building on existing efforts, NHS Grampian is committed to developing meaningful engagement with both colleagues and communities. Understanding that individuals prefer to engage in different ways, the organisation will provide multiple avenues for people to share their voices.
Embedding people and communities at the heart of decision-making will require a collaborative approach, with citizens and professionals working together in new ways. Ensuring that colleagues feel engaged and supported in adopting this approach is a priority.
NHS Grampian will continue to learn through experience, sharing insights and best practices to drive positive and lasting change.
Caring In The Grampians
Innovation and Training
NHS Grampian also has a proud history of innovation and has been at the forefront of numerous medical technologies from the world’s first MRI right up to the more recent spearheading of robotic surgery.
We are also closely linked with both the University of Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon University, especially in the fields of research, workforce planning and training.
Board Purpose and Direction
The NHS Grampian’s board oversees the delivery of Scotland's national health agenda, tailored to the needs of the Grampian population.
This is currently delivered through a portfolio leadership approach including, Medicine & Unscheduled and Hosted Mental Health Services, Moray Services, Surgery & Clinical Support Services and Integrated Families Portfolio as well as corporate services and three geographic Integrated Joint Boards. We also work closely with the local authorities.
They do this through four key roles:
- By having overall responsibility for the performance of the local NHS system
- Being responsible for deciding how funds flow and resources are allocated to meet its strategic objectives.
- By providing a high-level board of governance
- By giving overall strategic leadership through the Grampian Clinical Strategy
Speaking Up In NHS Grampian
A Diverse Workforce
The NHS has a rich history of welcoming workers from all over the world, crossing socioeconomic and cultural barriers.
NHS Grampian is very proud that around 50% of our workforce is multicultural and recognises the huge value this delivers for our patients and our people.
With a conscious and deliberate step change into positive action, we aim to not only widen our understanding of our demographic differences but to celebrate these differences. By working together to promote equality at every opportunity, we help to set an example to the wider community by fostering a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination in any form.
