Message from the Director of Health and Social Care

Thank you for your interest in the Head of Strategic Planning and Performance position within Fife Health and Social Care Partnership. Working collaboratively with a strong, effective, and integrated Senior Leadership Team, together we will lead and drive the innovation and improvement needed to transform and reform our health and care services for the citizens of Fife.

We are a forward-thinking organisation constantly seeking to deliver High Performance and the outcomes of integration with a focus on quality, person-centred care and sustainable services. If you relish a challenge and have a passion for public eservice, then Fife Health and Social Care Partnership will provide a great opportunity for you to realise your potential and influence important matters.

You will provide senior operational management to a diverse portfolio of services whilst leading the development and delivery of a portfolio of strategic objectives. The current vacancy is aligned to Strategic Planning and Performance to realise the vision of the strategic plan and associated strategies which support the work of the partnership.

This is a unique position as the postholder will also have responsibility for areas of Fife Council services, supporting social work children and families and criminal justice via the Performance Team.

Amongst the larger Health and Social Care Partnerships in Scotland, we deliver a significant range of delegated services for a population of around 370,000 across the Kingdom of Fife. We are rooted in the communities and localities we serve and are driven by our vision to improve outcomes for our population by developing integrated health and social services delivered through our highly talented and committed workforce and close collaborative working with our partners in the Independent and Voluntary Sector. Being co-terminus with both NHS Fife and Fife Council being part of Fife Health and Social Care Partnership offers excellent opportunity to deliver a whole system “Team Fife” approach.

We are realistic in respect of the challenges we face, but highly ambitious for our Partnership: our culture, our staff, and our communities. You will have a proven track record in values-based leadership, senior operational management and transformational change and be committed to integration, collaboration and partnership working, demonstrating outstanding people and engagement skills to forge new relationships with public and partner organisations.

In joining us as a Head of Service, you will have the opportunity to make a career defining impact within Health and Social Care in Fife, developing our staff to their fullest potential, leading to ensure we are a sustainable organisation, and improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

I encourage you to read this full pack, make the connections to the people that are suggested and read the links/supplementary information provided. We also welcome conversation with anybody who feels they have the knowledge, skills and experience to undertake this important role.