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Salary: NHS Forth Valley Executive F £115,682 - £153,149
Salary: Falkirk Council £147,964 per annum, rising to £156,112 in November 26
This is an opportunity to lead Falkirk’s Health and Social Care Partnership at a pivotal moment.
Undergoing transformative change to put services on a sustainable future footing and in the process of developing a new strategic plan, the Partnership is looking ahead to reshape the local health and social care landscape to meet the needs of people in Falkirk.
As Chief Officer, you will play a central role in shaping this future, providing clear strategic leadership and driving improvement and innovation.
We’re seeking someone who is passionate about community health and social care services and is ready to work closely with partners across the Integration Joint Board, Falkirk Council, NHS Forth Valley and a wide range of other local organisations and community groups.
As a thriving urban and rural district in the heart of Scotland’s central belt, Falkirk offers a great place to live and work.
Due to its central location, amenities, and cultural attractions, the area is consistently rated as one of the best in the UK to purchase a home.
Thanks to the hard work of our colleagues and high-scoring local inspection results, the town has also been ranked as the best place in Scotland to grow old if you need residential care.
If you have significant experience at senior levels within large complex organisations, preferably the NHS or local government, and you have a passion for improving public health and social care, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
We are inviting applications to be submitted by midnight on Friday 19th June 2026.
For informal enquiries please contact:
- Ross McGuffie, Chief Executive, NHS Forth Valley ross.mcguffie@nhs.scot,
- Kenneth Lawrie, Chief Executive, Falkirk Council (email)Kenneth.lawrie@falkirk.gov.uk
The Assessment Centre and Interview will take place in August.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.