Director/Chief Officer, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership
We invite applications for the role of Director – Integrated Health and Social Care / Chief Officer for the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) – at NHS Scotland. This important leadership position will drive the performance, redesign and reform of health and care services, ensuring our communities receive the right support and care at the right time and in the right place.
The role is based in Perth and Kinross, where people are at the heart of everything we do. We seek to support individuals and communities to live life well, free from poverty and inequality. The Director will lead the partnership through an ambitious agenda focused on delivering services in new and innovative ways, supporting people to lead active, independent, and healthy lives within their own communities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic planning, commissioning and delivery of integrated health and social care services across Perth and Kinross.
* Drive transformation and reform, ensuring services are innovative, effective and sustainable.
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders across NHS, local authorities, partner Health and Social Care Partnerships and the wider community.
* Ensure performance and sustainable outcomes for all delegated services, supporting people to live independently and healthily.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance within the partnership.
* Participate in the executive out‑of‑hours on‑call rota as required by both employers.
Skills & Experience Required
* A high degree of professional knowledge in health and social care, with a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative models of care that deliver better outcomes for people.
* Either educated to Masters level or degree level with an equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
* Experience of strategic planning and development within a complex, multi‑agency context.
* Successful track record in leading organisational and culture change and managing modernisation programmes.
* Significant financial management experience, including strategic risk and budgetary planning.
* Experience of operating within a complex care environment, including working with Local Authorities, elected members, independent contractors and NHS senior executives.
* Experience of influencing at the senior level of an organisation and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders including politicians, independent contractors, government, third sector, users and carers.
* Success in leading, managing and inspiring the workforce and building and motivating effective teams.
* Demonstrable significant experience in service improvement with a service‑wide impact.
* Extensive senior strategic and operational management with an evidence‑based track record of success within a complex organisation.
* Strong strategic vision and the ability to inspire and motivate teams and partners.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to supporting the wellbeing of our diverse rural and urban communities.
Working with the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership
* You will have the option to be employed by either Perth & Kinross Council or NHS Tayside.
* The role is largely self‑directed, working with a high degree of autonomy and is accountable for delivering objectives set in collaboration with both Chief Executives.
* Performance appraisal is undertaken jointly by the Chief Executives. For NHS employees it is also subject to review by NHS Tayside’s Remuneration Committee.
* We are committed to being a more inclusive employer – reasonable adjustments can be discussed with the recruiting manager at interview or after a conditional offer.
Next Steps
For further information about the role and integrated health and social care in Perth and Kinross, please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack or visit our microsite.
To apply for this post, please CLICK HERE (link).
Informal Discussion
* Nicky Connor, Chief Executive, NHS Tayside – telephone 01382 740115 or email chiefexec.tayside@nhs.scot
* Thomas Glen, Chief Executive, Perth & Kinross Council – telephone 07471 119 963 or email chiefexec@pkc.gov.uk
External candidates are required to provide two references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and, as a Disability Confident employer, guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.
Our diversity statement: NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
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