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This is an exciting opportunity to undertake an Advanced Practitioner role within the Community Mental Health Teams covering both generic and older adult teams in Sutherland and Caithness whilst maintaining a clinical caseload.
The post combines both leadership and a clinical commitment. The successful applicant will have experience of working in mental health within a community setting. Experience of working in an in-patient setting would be beneficial.
We are looking to recruit someone who can demonstrate leadership experience while possessing excellent communication skills. Clinical caseload will be predominately Sutherland based while the leadership aspects of the role will be across both Sutherland and Caithness (Generic and Older Adult Teams)
This post is for up to 37.5 hours per week and will include participation in the Place of Safety Rota.
Job-share applicants will be considered.
A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Christian Nicolson, District Manager; Tel 07870 513114 e-mail christian.nicolson@nhs.scot or Carol Spratt, Nurse Manager, Mental Health, Tel 07870 162885 / carol.spratt@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880404.
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