Overview
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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. To support our ongoing transformation and integration journey, we are welcoming applications to the post of Chief Finance Officer for our Joint Integration Board. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring exceptional financial insight, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of public sector governance.
You will work closely with the Chief Officer and the Integration Joint Board (IJB) to shape and deliver a sustainable financial strategy that supports the IJB’s vision and Strategic Plan. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial governance, leading the development of medium-term financial planning, and providing high-quality professional advice to support informed decision-making. Your leadership will be key in ensuring public funds are used effectively, efficiently, and in the best interests of the people of Dumfries and Galloway.
Responsibilities
* Lead Financial Strategy for Integrated Health and Social Care: shape and deliver the IJB’s financial strategy and annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and long-term sustainability.
* Drive Innovation Through Financial Leadership: provide expert financial analysis and strategic options appraisal to support transformation, reform, and the delivery of Best Value.
* Be the Financial Voice of Integration: influence financial decision-making at the highest levels, working with NHS, Council, Scottish Government, and third and independent sector partners.
What we’re looking for
* 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 who can lead across organisational boundaries, aligning financial planning with shared priorities and delivering value for money.
If you’re driven by purpose, ready to challenge the status quo, and have COMPASSION and OPENNESS to build trust and RESPECT across all levels of the organisation—while promoting EXCELLENCE through sound financial leadership—then we want you to consider joining us and help redefine what is financially possible in integrated health and social care.
You will have the option of being employed under NHS Dumfries and Galloway or Dumfries and Galloway Council. Please see the full job pack for more details and contacts for HR colleagues to discuss.
Informal enquiries please contact Gareth.Marr@nhs.scot, 07484966075
Information for all candidates
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us pages: https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/
Application process
Application process
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Equality and Diversity
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to equality and diversity and aims to be representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Public Protection
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Additional Information for International Candidates
Right to Work in the United Kingdom — We check entitlement to work in the UK for all prospective employees. This is a legal requirement.
Work Visa — If you require a visa, check eligibility at: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. Sponsorship is not provided for bank contracts.
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