NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Adult Care with Argyll & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership. This is one of two posts covering the provision of adult health and social care across our area, working in partnership with communities, A&B council, NHS Highland and the third sector.
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership is a forward thinking, high performing and ambitious organisation. With a focus on delivering person centred and integrated services across our area it is an ideal place for you to grow, develop and deliver.
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership is the most highly delegated partnership in Scotland, responsible for the planning and delivery of all community based health and social care services for adults and children in Argyll and Bute. Our vision and objectives are that “people in Argyll and Bute will live longer, healthier, independent lives”.
The two Adult Head of Service posts are responsible for the community teams and community hospitals across the Argyll and Bute, and responsibility for care at home, care homes, the older adults strategic plan, mental health, learning disabilities, Adult Support and Protection and the Rural General Hospital. Portfolio responsibility will be assigned across the two postholders. The postholders are also members of the Senior Leadership Team with corporate responsibility for the delegated functions of the partnership.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – Head of Adult Services
Closing date for completed applications: 19/06/2025