Head of Primary Care

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as the Head of Primary Care in a forward-thinking health partnership. This role is pivotal in delivering integrated and person-centered services across Argyll and Bute. You will lead the primary care teams, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of the community while promoting health and well-being. Join a dynamic organization committed to making a difference in people's lives and fostering a culture of compassion and respect. If you are passionate about health care and leadership, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing primary care services and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of community health needs and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective primary care services to Argyll and Bute communities.
• Manage and lead primary care teams to ensure quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Community Health Services

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Health or Social Care

Relevant Management Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the Head of Primary Care with Argyll & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership due to the promotion of the previous post holder.

This reflects Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership as 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 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”.

This post is responsible for the delivery of effective and professional Primary Care services to the communities of Argyll and Bute.

This post is a key strategic partnership role and will contribute to the delivery of services by taking managerial responsibility and leadership for Primary Care services. You will support the sustainability of services across our urban, rural and remote geography ensuring quality services for patients, staff and visitors.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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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.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.