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AHP Service Lead Acute Services

NHS BordersBorders General Hospital£65,125 - £70,303Closes 08/09/2026

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Band
Band 8
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
36
Hours / week
36
Posted
25/08/2026
Closes
08/09/2026

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Role summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Borders AHP as a Service Lead for Acute Services. The role involves delivering transformational change and developing high-quality, patient-centred services. You will provide strategic, operational, and professional leadership to Acute AHP services across the Health and Social Care Partnership. This position offers a supportive environment for career growth and making a significant impact.

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Band 8 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.

This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Job reference:

257758

Salary:

Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)

Job closing date:

08/09/2026

Job Type:

Allied Health Professions

Location:

Borders General Hospital

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

25/08/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Borders

Department:

AHP Services

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Our Value in Action

• Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Borders AHP . AHP services in NHS Borders are undergoing significant change and this post responsible for AHP Acute services provides an opportunity to deliver transformational change and develop high quality patient-centred services. This service lead role will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership to Acute AHP services**** within NHS Borders working across the Health and Social Care Partnership. The role will deliver AHP-wide leadership and operational management within a supportive senior management structure. Informal discussion prior to application with Associate Director AHPs, Paul Williams is recommended. Please contact [contact details removed] ([email removed]) to arrange a discussion.

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