Salary (per annum)
Clackmannanshire/Stirling Council: CO38 – £120,042
NHS Forth Valley: Grade F – £115,682 to £153,149
Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Officer for Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership. This is a rare and high‑profile system leadership opportunity within one of Scotland’s most distinctive and complex partnerships. Spanning NHS Forth Valley and two local authorities, the Partnership brings together a wide range of health and social care services, resources and expertise to deliver integrated, person‑centred care for communities across Clackmannanshire and Stirlingshire.
Our shared ambition is to enable people to live full, positive and independent lives within supportive communities. Through strong partnership working and a clear focus on outcomes, we are driving forward transformation in health and social care - improving access, reducing inequalities and delivering care closer to home.
We are seeking an exceptional, values‑driven leader who can navigate complexity, build strong relationships and provide visible, compassionate leadership across organisational and professional boundaries. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of integrated services, influence system‑wide change and make a lasting difference to the lives of the people and communities we serve.
The successful candidate can choose whether to be employed by either Clackmannanshire Council, Stirling Council or NHS Forth Valley and will be appointed on either health or council terms and conditions. It should be noted that pay and terms and conditions are different in the three organisations and candidates cannot select terms from each employer but will be offered the relevant package of conditions from one.
Location
Clackmannanshire and Stirling are exceptional places to live and work, combining outstanding natural scenery with excellent transport links across Central Scotland and beyond. Both areas have rich cultural history, modern amenities and fantastic surroundings making them an attractive setting for both professional and personal life. You can find out more about living and working in the Forth Valley area on the jobs section of the NHS Forth Valley website www.nhsforthvalley.com/jobs
Applying for the Role
If you are ready to take on this challenge and believe you can deliver on these priorities, we would welcome your application.
Assessment Centre will take place early in September with interviews on Thursday 24th September 2026.
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)
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.
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.
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.