Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership are 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”.

Argyll & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership promote a positive culture for our staff and excellent services for our communities.

As a result of a retiral we have a great opportunity to recruit to the Area Manager post for Cowal to lead a range of health and social care services within the Cowal locality.

Services include community hospital and a range of community based health and social work services with a focus on specific care groups and working in partnership with our local communities.

You will be responsible for the leadership and management of services and will be the local health and social care lead within these communities. You will be responsible for the direct management of Team Leaders in your area and will report to the Senior Manager, Health & Community Care. 

This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic and motivated leader to join the Adult Management team.

For an informal discussion about the posts please contact:-
Donald Watt - Senior Manager, Health & Community Care
Email: Donald.Watt@nhs.scot
Phone: 01546 703011 to arrange a call.

This post is an integrated post, with the Council as lead recruiter in this instance.  The post will be advertised with both JDPS and salary ranges, detailed in the advert.   This advert will also appear on the NHS Highland’s recruitment pages, as well as MJS.   External candidates will have the option to choose an employer.  If an existing employee is appointed to the post, they will remain with their existing employer under that organisation’s terms and conditions. 

To apply for this vacancy, please click on this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/argyll-bute-council/jobs/area-manager-323862 

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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