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Operations Manager – Rapid Access Primary Care

NHS HighlandCowal Community Hospital£52,845 - £61,466Closes 30/08/2026

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Band
Band 7
Contract
Fixed-term
Pattern
36
Hours / week
36
Posted
12/08/2026
Closes
30/08/2026

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Role summary

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a dynamic Operations Manager for a fixed-term project in Cowal. This role involves overseeing the planning and delivery of the Rapid Access Primary Care Service (RAPCS) pilot, aiming to reduce GP pressure and enhance primary care. The post holder will lead service design, delivery, and act as the operational lead for standards, compliance, evaluation, and continuous improvement. It's a developmental opportunity for leaders with experience in complex public sector or health/social care services.

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Band 7 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.

This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Job reference:

253145

Salary:

Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Job closing date:

30/08/2026

Job Type:

Administrative Services

Location:

Cowal Community Hospital

Employment type:

Fixed-term or Secondment

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

12/08/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Highland

Department:

Cowal Community Hospital

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Job Advert

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership are looking to employ a dynamic and passionate Operations Manager to manage a fixed term project within the Cowal locality. The Operations Manager will oversee the planning and delivery of the Rapid Access Primary Care Service (RAPCS), a pilot service intended to reduce pressure on GP practices and enhance primary care provision.

This is a pivotal role combining strategic oversight with operational delivery offering a rare developmental opportunity for driven leaders. The post holder will lead a complex service design and delivery project and act as the operational lead for standards, compliance, evaluation and continuous improvement.

The post holder should have experience of working within complex public sector services or related health and social care sectors. They should demonstrate strong and personable leadership and a proven track record of designing and delivery service improvement

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