Chief Finance & Resourcing Officer Band 8D

Recruitment Advertisement

Post Title:              Chief Finance and Resources Officer, East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Grade/Salary:        NHS:  Agenda for Change Grade D, Salary: £94,345 £98,384 per annum (pro rata for part time)

                                East Dunbartonshire Council: Grade 14, Salary: £79,091 - £86,445 per annum (pro rata for part time)

                                (Pay awards for 2024-25 to be applied)                    

Tenure:                  Permanent Full Time NHS: 37 hours/Council: 35 hours

Location:               Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre

Relocation Package where appropriate

About Us

As part of the shared commitment between NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and East Dunbartonshire Council, the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is responsible for the planning and delivery of a range of community health, social work and social care services for older people, adults, children and families and people in the Criminal Justice System in the East Dunbartonshire Council area utilising funding from the Council and Health Board.

We are justifiably proud of East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) whose reputation for excellence is well known and longstanding. The HSCP is a full partnership between NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and East Dunbartonshire Council.

The Health and Social Care legislation brings new challenges and opportunities for change with strong partnership working with our communities and partners being a critical feature in the successful delivery of integrated services. Building on the existing foundation of partnership working and integrated service delivery arrangements; further opportunities exist for improvements and transformational change.

Our vision for integration is to deliver better outcomes for the people of East Dunbartonshire through services that are planned and delivered seamlessly from the perspective of the patient, service user and carer.

About the Role

We are now looking to appoint a Chief Finance and Resources Officer who will provide dynamic leadership to the HSCPs finance portfolio and, as part of the HSCP senior team, deliver to a wide range of strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will possess personal and professional credibility and an aptitude for strategic thinking alongside a proven operational knowledge and understanding of health and social care services. Reporting to and working closely with the HSCPs Chief Officer you will also provide high level expertise to the Integration Joint Board for the financial administration and governance of an integrated budget of over £252M.

As a CCAB qualified senior finance professional, your experience will demonstrate a significant track record of financial management within a large, complex, service-led organisation. You will come with proven strategic leadership skills with the drive and resilience to inspire and motivate to achieve the best from integration.

Established and proven negotiating skills and the ability to operate and influence in a politically sensitive environment are further requisites for the successful candidate.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience to meet the challenges of this.

Key Dates

• Application Closing Date: 23:59 Sunday, 22nd September 2024
• Preliminary Assessment Stage: To be confirmed
• Interviews: To be confirmed

Application Process: This is a joint process candidates are invited to apply via the NHS Scotland Recruitment system.  CVs are not accepted; to apply for online please click: 

NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search for your ideal career - Job Information | Application for Chief Finance & Resourcing Officer 

Myjobscotland/East Dunbartonshire Council

If you believe you can meet the challenges that this high profile role brings then we would welcome your application.

If you would like to find out more detail about the post before applying, or for a confidential discussion, you can contact:

• Derrick Pearce, Interim Chief Officer, East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership  on

       email: Derrick.pearce@ggc.scot.nhs.uk  Phone:  

• Application Process: Candidates are invited to apply via the NHS Scotland Recruitment system. NHS Scotland does not accept CVs; instead, candidates must click on the Apply for Job button on the NHS Scotland job portal NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Jobs Page to access, complete, and submit the online application form.
• Further Information and Assistance: For further details on how to apply and to complete the NHS Scotland Online Application Form, visit NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Jobs Page , select Employer > Greater Glasgow and Clyde > Job Type > Executive Level > Job Reference No. 187982.
• Equality and Diversity Commitment: NHS Scotland is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is to have a workforce that is truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Applications are welcomed from all sections of society.
• Right to Work in the UK: Regardless of nationality, all candidates must undergo a Right to Work in the UK check as part of the recruitment process. From 1st July 2021, proof of EU Settlement status will be required to demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK. Further information can be found at EU Settlement Scheme.
• Armed Forces Covenant: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to be a Forces Friendly Employer. The organisation supports applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience, and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
• Disability Confident Employer: As a Disability Confident Employer, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to ensuring that prospective candidates are not disadvantaged during the recruitment and selection process. Reasonable adjustments are offered throughout all stages of the recruitment process. For further information or support, please contact Heather Silvester, Recruitment Lead, at heather.silvester@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

Further information about East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership can be found on our website:  Health and Social Care | East Dunbartonshire Council

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