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Would you like to be part of the friendly and dynamic and Acute & Diagnostic Leadership team?
Would you like to lead a team of Allied Health Professionals who are committed to developing new and innovative ways of working, providing excellent care and staff support in an environment which encourages personal and professional development? If so, this could be the post for you.
We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced and motivated Allied Health Professional to shape and mould this exciting post as the Allied Health Professions Lead in Acute Services. You will be responsible for the professional leadership of all AHPs providing care and support within the Acute & Diagnostic Directorate to deliver a modern and forward thinking service. This is a part time post (0.5 WTE).
The post holder will work with other senior AHP leaders across all four directorates in NHS Dumfries & Galloway, enabling collaborative working with senior colleagues to focus on best outcomes for the people and families we support.
Ongoing support and development is available within our supportive teams.
This post is based in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary in Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway is situated in the beautiful South West of Scotland with spectacular countryside, wide ranging leisure facilities, excellent schools and affordable housing. There are easy links to all the major cities in Scotland, North England and Northern Ireland.
Please direct informal enquiries to callum.ambridge2@nhs.scot 01387246246 extension 31427 or alison.solley3@nhs.scot 01387246246 extension 34146
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
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RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.