The Office of the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland plays a vital role in strengthening the safety and quality of healthcare across the nation. Independent of government and the NHS, the Office amplifies the voices of patients and families, identifying systemic risks and driving evidence-based improvements that make healthcare safer for all. Through rigorous, impartial investigations and constructive engagement with health bodies, regulators, and patient groups, the Office seeks to uncover and address the underlying causes of harm—ensuring that learning from adverse events leads to enduring improvements in policy, practice, and culture across Scotland’s health system.

This role leads the delivery of corporate services and operational management across finance, audit, governance, ICT, office management and information governance, ensuring robust systems, controls and value for money. Working closely with the Executive Director, the postholder supports business and strategic planning, risk management, reporting and parliamentary outputs, while providing high quality secretariat support to the Patient Safety Commissioner. The role also drives continuous improvement through project and change management to enhance organisational effectiveness.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of leading and managing corporate services, with the ability to operate confidently and manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, authoritative advice. You will have excellent administrative, organisational and analytical skills, alongside a strong understanding of governance, risk, and public sector accountability. It would be beneficial if you have an awareness and understanding of the Scottish Parliament systems, the NHS and patient safety landscape.

Recruitment for the Patient Safety Commissioner is being managed by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman’s office.

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Specialty Doctor in Palliative Care to join our supportive, multi‑professional hospice team in Ayrshire. This is an opportunity to deliver outstanding, person‑centred care to patients and families while developing your expertise within a consultant‑led, values‑driven service.

Whether you are building a long‑term career in palliative medicine or seeking high‑quality specialty experience in a nurturing environment, this role offers meaningful clinical work, development, and support.

About the Role

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary palliative care team, providing specialist medical care to patients across hospice inpatient and community settings. Alongside clinical responsibilities, you will support the education and supervision of colleagues, contributing to a culture of learning and excellence in care.

You will have dedicated SPA to develop Ayrshire hospice in line with the new strategy.

You will be clinically supported by an experienced Consultant team and participate in a non‑resident on‑call rota, ensuring high‑quality specialist advice is available out of hours.

This post is open to applicants from either a nursing or paramedic background, providing they meet advanced practice and prescribing criteria. Informal enquiries about hours and experience welcome.

Job Summary

The Ayrshire Hospice delivers specialised palliative care to the community of Ayrshire and Arran. As an integral part of our team, you will utilise advanced practice skills to assess, diagnose, and manage complex patient needs across both in-patient and community care settings. Strong leadership abilities will be crucial as you provide guidance, supervision, and support to colleagues, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care. Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills will facilitate effective collaboration within our multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of compassion and excellence. Committed to ongoing professional development, you will contribute to the advancement of palliative care practices, working collaboratively with stakeholders to implement innovative approaches to care delivery. Flexibility to participate in on-call duties and contribute to various projects as needed is essential. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients and families facing life-limiting illness within the Ayrshire and Arran community.

About Us

Tullochan is a youth development charity, for 30 years we have been committed to creating pathways of opportunity and improving life chances for young people through high quality, tailored, inclusive, and impactful services.

Working in partnership with funders, local authorities, and communities, we support young people and families to build confidence, skills, and resilience through a range of projects and activities. Alongside our Tullochan Training Academy, we currently operate two commercial Social Enterprise ventures which generates income for the charity and acts as a training platform for the young people we support.

Our vision is that all young people in West Dunbartonshire and beyond are provided with pathways of opportunity and support to be inspired, learn, grow and reach their full potential.

We are now seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth, sustainability, and impact.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direction to the organisation. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will ensure the charity delivers excellent youth and developmental services, remains financially sustainable, and continues to respond effectively to the changing needs of young people and our communities.

This is a pivotal role combining strategic vision with strong executive leadership, requiring the ability to lead people, partnerships, performance, and change.

About The Open Door Edinburgh:

The Open Door (Scottish Charity Number SC007315) has provided activities and services for adults at our Morningside hub for over forty years. It remains well-supported by the community and has developed into a high-quality day service for more vulnerable older adults, providing transport and meals during Monday-Friday sessions. We centre care, connection and community at The Open Door and have a dedicated and skilled team of staff and volunteers who keep the service welcoming and enriching for all. Currently a team of eight staff and twenty volunteers support about forty individuals per week.

Purpose of Job

As registered manager, to hold overall responsibility for the organisation, management, review and development of services. To provide strategic leadership, day-to-day management and lead a team of staff and volunteers. To provide exceptional quality care inspectorate registered day care services for older adults as well as other projects to promote community inclusion, following best practice guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Duties and Accountability

Lead development and delivery of The Open Door business plan in alignment with our values and charitable objectives.

Set and track performance against agreed key performance indicators.

Deliver and report to existing service level agreements for statutory contracts, tender for future contracts.

Governance: supporting the decision-making processes of the Board of Trustees, including setting agendas and preparing reports; ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, safeguarding and best-practice governance requirements.

Oversee quality assurance processes and lead on impact data reporting.

Oversee the financial health of the organisation to support long-term sustainability. Prepare and monitor budgets, including controlling costs, analysing variances, forecasting and preparing reports. Use of Xero Software package is important.

Manage payroll system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both UK regulations and organisational policies

Deliver a fundraising strategy including developing and submitting grant applications, reporting on grants.

Manage all back-office administrative functions including IT, cyber-security, health and safety, information management and complaints handling.

People and culture: manage all HR functions, supporting a collaborative culture with high standards of care and opportunities for staff development. Recruitment and management of staff. Recruitment and management of volunteers. Manage organisational changes which arise, centring our values of community and care.

Develop and maintain effective communications and marketing. Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and strengthen local partnerships, acting as an ambassador for The Open Door.

Identify and manage organisational risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and communication with the Board.

Head of Care Services Duties and Accountability

Act as the Care Inspectorate Registered Manager.

Lead and manage provision of the day service, promoting the wellbeing, rights, equality and diversity of individuals using or working for the service.

Meet regulatory requirements, including planning for inspections, compiling evidence, pursuing quality improvement.

Monitor and manage the quality of the service.

Lead planning process for care or support plans.

Oversee management and continuing professional development of staff team, including maintaining training records.

Act as Lead Safeguarding Officer.

Hold responsibility for monitoring, recording checks and reporting on health and safety standards, including food safety and food hygiene.

Manage transport, including compliance, policy implementation, maintenance and driver management for the Open Door minibus.

Advocate on behalf of members and their carers when appropriate, including making referrals or signposting to relevant sources of support.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and will include other duties as directed by the Board of Trustees from time to time.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential Qualifications:

Eligible to become the Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate-

Must hold or be in process of obtaining SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9 and SVQ 4 Care Services Leadership and Management (SCQF Level 10) or equivalent

[Desirable Qualifications: Degree in relevant health or social care subject]

Essential Knowledge:

Demonstrable experience in a senior management role, preferably in a health, social care or not-for-profit organisation

Experience providing care services to elderly or vulnerable people, including care assessments and applying National Care Standards

Sound financial awareness and experience of managing budgets

Experience of management of a staff team and volunteers

[Desirable knowledge: experience with charity/voluntary sector or fundraising]

Essential skills/abilities:

Strong organisational and administrative skills – able to prioritise and delegate

Proficient IT skills, confident with Office 365

Able to motivate and support staff and volunteers

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Desire to deliver excellent care services with integrity and warmth

[Desirable skills: full, valid UK driving licence]

Benefits:

Holidays: 6 weeks including public holidays

Employer contribution to pension plan

Probation:

The first three months of employment shall be a probationary period during which employee suitability for the position and performance will be assessed.

Please note this post is subject to satisfactory PVG check and references.

MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.

Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.

MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.

Everything we do and the way that we do it puts the MND community at its core.

As a member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT), the Head of Finance and Operations will work strategically and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to support the development and implementation of our strategic and business planning processes.

You will provide financial challenge across the organisation, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency and ensuring every penny our supporters raise is utilised for the best outcomes of people affected by MND.

You will be an experienced manager with considerable finance and administrative experience, preferably with a good knowledge of HR operations. You will also be experienced in working within a charity structure and will have a strong passion and commitment to help improve the lives of people affected by motor neuron disease (MND) across Scotland.

Together we will make time count.

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters. Annually, SCAA responds to between 900- 1,000 incidents, delivering emergency relief of serious sickness and injury and assist the speed of recovery in time critical medical emergencies. As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.

Position

Operating at a senior level within the organisation you will lead a team of four managers within a culture of innovation, support and cross team working, with the aim of providing a strategic approach to ensure the best possible journey for our donors and supporters. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our fundraising strategy across community, events and volunteering, trusts and grants, corporate and philanthropy by crafting ambitious regional plans, nurturing high-performing teams, and driving excellence in supporter engagement and recognition. You will champion a relationship-led approach, ensuring every supporter feels valued and inspired to raise vital funds whilst recognising the impact they will have on a lifesaving service across Scotland. You will work collaboratively with the Individual Giving and Engagement team to drive new business pipelining and amplify fundraising campaigns, develop new fundraising products, and represent SCAA at external events and sector initiatives. With donors at the centre of everything we do you will be responsible for effectively growing and developing a team to support their journey. You will be a leader within an aspirational culture where the team are driven to meet and exceed targets to ensure we move ever closer to realising our ambition that No one in Scotland should die because help can’t get there in time. Using insight, analysis and audience understanding, you will inform strategic decisions and continuously evolve our regional fundraising approach to maximise impact and income.

The leader we’re looking for

At Epilepsy Scotland, how we do things matters just as much as what we do.

We care about honesty, compassion, kindness, fairness, trust, and treating people with respect.

We are looking for a Chief Executive who lives those values every day.

The charity sector is becoming more challenging, demand is growing, funding is tighter, and expectations are higher than ever.

We need someone who can bring people together, make good decisions, and move things forward while always keeping people with epilepsy at the centre..

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading at a senior level (as a CEO or similar)
• A background in charity, health, social care, or a similar sector
• Experience leading change and improving how an organisation works
• Confidence working with a Board
• A good understanding of money and how to manage it responsibly
• The ability to represent the organisation clearly and confidently

How you’ll lead

• Be open and honest, even when conversations are difficult
• Treat people with kindness and respect
• Listen and take people seriously
• Be fair and consistent in your decisions
• Build trust by doing what you say you will do
• Support people to do their best work
• Take responsibility and make tough calls when needed

What you’ll do

• Set a clear direction for Epilepsy Scotland
• Lead the organisation through change in a steady and thoughtful way
• Make sure services meet the needs of people with epilepsy
• Help build a more secure financial future
• Work with partners, funders, and decision-makers
• Support the Board and keep them well informed
• Success in this role will ensure that
• People trust the organisation and feel supported
• Staff know the direction and feel part of it
• Services are valued and making a difference
• Finances are stable and sustainable
• Our voice is strong and hard to ignore

Why this role matters

People with epilepsy have the right to live without stigma, to get the support they need, and to feel part of society.

For many, it shapes confidence, opportunities, family life, and how people are supported, at home, at work, and in wider society.

This role plays a key part in making sure people are heard, supported, and able to live the life they choose.