£142kjob available atNHS
Ayrshire’s top health job is up for grabs with a salary of up to £142,000 on the table.
John Burns, the chief executive of NHS Ayrshire & Arran, is to stand down following nine years in the role.
He will move to become Chief Operating Officer of Health and Social Care NHS Scotland on July 1.
His successor will step in to oversee more than 9000 staff and a budget of £900 million.
They will be responsible for a population of 370,000 people across Ayrshire.
The NHS say they are seeking an “exceptional leader” to fill Burns’ shoes.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Board Chair, Lesley Bowie, said: “After nine years in the role of Chief Executive, John is moving on to take up a fresh opportunity.
“NHS Scotland’s gain will be a huge loss for NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
“However I wish to thank John for his leadership and dedication to our health board over the years and offer him congratulations in his new appointment and every success in his new endeavour.”
The NHS job ad for Burns’ successor reads: “You will demonstrate innovative strategic vision and courage to act decisively to deliver on the Board’s operational and transformation plans.
“You will be an experienced Director or Chief Executive and have worked at a similar level in a large, complex healthcare system.
“You will be attuned to the demands of regulation and public scrutiny and understand how integrated health and care systems operate and how they interrelate, so that innovation, improvement and integration can occur.
“We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader, with demonstrable experience and track record of success.”
Applications for the position close on June 21.