We are delighted to announce that following a competitive recruitment process Evan Beswick has been appointed Interim Chief Officer of Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

Evan will take up the post on 1 April 2024, when the current post holder, Fiona Davies, will take up her newly appointed role as the next Chief Executive of NHS Highland.Evan is currently Argyll and Bute's Head of Service for Primary Care.  He has 13 years of experience in operational and strategic management roles across the North of Highland and Argyll and Bute.He has been working for NHS Highland since 2011, initially as a National Management Trainee, with a particular interest in the delivery of remote and rural health and social care services.Chair of Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board (IJB) Amanda Hampsey has welcomed the appointment, saying: “I am looking forward to continuing to work with Evan in his new interim role.”Evan Beswick added: “It is hugely exciting to be offered the opportunity of leading Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership.  My commitment to delivering the highest quality care and services within Argyll and Bute remains steadfast, and I look forward to working with our outstanding teams and communities to continue delivering our excellent services."Recruitment to the Argyll and Bute HSCP Chief Officer substantive post will take place in due course.

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