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Stuart Wilson

NHS Ayrshire & Arran chief executive John Burns to stand down with salary up to £142,000 on offer

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.

His successor will step in to oversee more than 9,000 staff and a budget of £900 million.

They will be responsible for a population of 370,000 people across Ayrshire.

Crosshouse Hospital (DAILY RECORD)

The NHS say they are seeking an "exceptional leader" to fill Burns' shoes.

Their job ad reads: "As the board's strategic lead, you will build on our work to transform how we improve the health of our population and deliver health and care to our communities, within the rapidly changing landscape following the Covid-19 pandemic whilst making further and sustained progress with our financial improvement programme.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran chief exec John Burns is standing down (Ayrshire post)

"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.

Ayr Hospital (Daily Record)

"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.

"You will possess a collaborative leadership style and a natural ability to build trust and strong relationships throughout our complex organisation and across our communities and wider stakeholders."

Applications close on June 21.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran have been approached for comment.

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