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Melburn Lodge, Borders General Hospital, Melrose
NHS Borders are delighted to invite applicants to join our Mental Health Older Adults Service - Post Diagnostic Support team (MHOAS- PDS) as a Band 3 HCSW.
MHOAS- PDS aim to deliver person centred, goal orientated and strength based care for individuals following being given a diagnosis of Dementia. Your role would include supporting the team with delivering 5/ 8 pillar model of Post diagnostic support to individuals within the Scottish Borders.
Contributing in MDT discussion, case load discussion and management, theraputic interventions both for individuals and group work, Collaborating with other services to raise awareness/ joint working and information sharing to benefit individuals
We are seeking a highly motivated HCSW preferably with experience of working with older people living with Dementia, who can demonstrate confidence, knowledge, participate in ongoing learning and development, team working and good communication skills.
We are a close, supportive and inclusive team with high standards for delivery of clinical services within the Scottish Borders
For further information, please contact
Caroline Hughes, MHOAS- PDS Lead or Karen Greenhalgh, Team Manager
Phone: 01573 226760
Email: Caroline.hughes@borders.scot.nhs.uk/ Karen.greenhalgh@borders.scot.nhs.uk
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.