Chief Officer Integration Joint Board & Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP)

Nhsayrshireandarran; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Scotland is seeking a Chief Officer for the Integration Joint Board & Health & Social Care Partnership. The role involves leading initiatives to improve population health, managing a significant budget, and designing innovative services. Candidates should possess a strong social work background, political acumen, and strategic experience. The application deadline is set for February 2, 2026. Informal discussions are encouraged with the Chief Executives.

Qualifications

• Background in Social Work/Care or Health essential.
• Demonstrated political astuteness and diplomacy.
• Experience in leading public sector transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Integration Joint Board and HSCP in health & care services.
• Design innovative services providing excellent value.
• Manage a budget of £229m and oversee population health.

Skills

Political astuteness

Diplomacy

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Background in Social Work/Care or Health

Significant experience at a strategic level

Job description

Chief Officer, Integration Joint Board & Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP)

Local Authority appointment £96,383 - £98,789; or equivalent NHS appointment salary range.

Our Values In Action

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a new Chief Officer who will lead our Integration Joint Board and HSCP and ensure it fulfills our ambition to improve the health of the population, enhance the capacity for people to better manage their health and to care for their dependents, reduce our dependence on hospital care, and ensure patients are cared for in the most appropriate place for their needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead our Integration Joint Board and HSCP across health & care services in the Scottish Borders and with a range of third sector providers.
• Design seamless, innovative and inclusive services that deliver excellent value for money.
• Manage a delegated budget of £229m and serve a population of 118,000.
• Represent and liaise with the two Chief Executives, stakeholders and the public.

Qualifications and Experience

• Background in Social Work/Care or Health.
• Political astuteness, diplomacy and leadership.
• Significant experience at a strategic level.
• Evidence of success in public sector transformation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Legal and Working Rights

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The requirement may change and will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit Disclosure Scotland Changes.

To work in the United Kingdom, a legal requirement exists for an individual to demonstrate permission to work in the country. The UK Visa and Immigration Service grants this permission. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK before hiring. You can obtain work permission through specific visa types, EU settled or pre-settled status, or UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the pay meets the minimum threshold. It is essential that you have checked your right to work in the UK or that the post is eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.

Contact Information

Both Chief Executives would welcome informal discussion about this tremendous opportunity via [e-mail] Tel: [phone] and [e-mail] / 01896 825515.

Application Deadline

Closing date for applications is Monday 2 February 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.