IJB Strategic Projects Manager (ELG)

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IJB Strategic Projects Manager

Scottish Borders IJB are looking for a Strategic Projects Manager to be a key part of the strategic planning and performance of local integrated health and social care.

The successful candidate will undertake programmes of work including coordinating the business of the IJB and its committees and contributing to the development and execution of the Scottish Borders IJB Strategic Commissioning Plan with a real focus on partnership working, local engagement, and improving health and wellbeing outcomes for people and communities.

This will include work to build strong relationships across the whole system and with all our Partners, local community groups, and people who experience our services.

The successful candidate will have project management experience, be committed to public involvement, and have strong communication and relationship building skills. The successful candidate will also have a track record of working within integrated health and social care, understand the current health and social care landscape, and be able to demonstrate a commitment to both partnership working and the integration of health and social care.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions or would like a discussion, please contact Amanda Young () to arrange a discussion with Gill Main, Chief Officer Scottish Borders IJB

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.

For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found.

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

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