The integration of Health and Adult Social Care continues to be a key strategic goal locally and across Scotland, ensuring services are delivered at the right time and in the right place. In this pivotal leadership role, the Chief Finance Officer will support the Joint Integration Board (IJB) with strategic financial insight, governance, and transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Shape and deliver the IJB’s financial strategy and annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and long‑term sustainability.
Provide expert financial analysis and strategic options appraisal to support transformation, reform, and the delivery of best value.
Lead the development of medium‑term financial planning and ensure robust financial governance.
Act as the financial voice of integration, influencing decision‑making at the highest levels and working collaboratively with NHS, Council, Scottish Government and external partners.
Qualifications and Attributes
A strategic financial leader who can develop and implement sustainable financial strategies that support integrated health and social care services.
A trusted advisor who brings clarity, objectivity, and influence to complex financial decisions, ensuring sound governance and public accountability.
A collaborator capable of leading across organisational boundaries, aligning financial planning with shared priorities and delivering value for money.
Driven by purpose, ready to challenge the status quo, and embody compassion, openness, respect, and a commitment to excellence in financial leadership.
Benefits and Opportunities
Lead financial strategy for integrated health and social care.
Drive innovation through financial leadership and analysis.
Influence financial decision‑making at the highest levels and foster trusted relationships across NHS, Council, government and partners.
You will have the option of being employed under NHS Dumfries and Galloway or Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Public Protection
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, including unborn babies, young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
Disclosure Scotland
Some posts may require a criminal record check. As of 1 April 2025, the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership may apply to more roles. If successful, the recruitment team will notify the required level of check.
Rights to Work in the United Kingdom
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require a work visa, please check eligibility and ensure the vacancy is eligible for sponsorship before applying. NHS Dumfries and Galloway does not sponsor bank contracts and has no provision for overseas nurse training.
Additional Information for International Candidates
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC).
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