Deputy Director of Digital

Role Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Directorate of NHS Forth Valley as the Deputy Digital of Digital for the organisation. The post is based at Stirling Care Village, although working in various locations across Forth Valley will be expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Key member of the Senior Management team within the Digital Directorate delivering Digital Services for NHS Forth Valley.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership qualities, with the ability to negotiate with and influence others.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery.
• Complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

Working Hours and Compensation

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Visa and Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.

Application Information

For informal enquiries contact Scott Jaffray, Director of Digital – Digital Directorate, scott.jaffray@nhs.scot.

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Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence, automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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Equality and Diversity

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

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