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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.
A fixed-term, part-time position (7.5h/week) has become available within the Hydatidiform Mole Follow-Up Service (HMFUS) for a pregnancy loss bereavement Counsellor. Applicants should have an appropriate degree or postgraduate qualification and a recognised Diploma in counselling, or the willingness to undertake. A nursing qualification may be beneficial. The successful candidate will utilise their experience of personal therapy and counselling related to child bereavement/pregnancy loss. The post-holder will work using own initiative and demonstrable the ability to make autonomous decisions, whilst demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively in sensitive situations.As a HMFUS Counsellor you will work closely with the Clinical Director and Clinical Coordinators to support the service and ensure that the counselling service is undertaken in a timely and efficient manner. Continued professional development and training will be actively encouraged in addition to participating in the validation of new processes, audit and quality improvement.
HMFUS is a small friendly team of Technical, Scientific and Clinical staff, supported by the East Of Scotland Regional Genetics Service (ESRG), to provide a first-class service for the diagnosis and follow-up of women in Scotland with molar pregnancy or gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD). The Service is situated within Ninewells Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for suitably motivated applicants to further their career within the NHS and gain experience within a small and specialised diagnostic service.
For further information contact Dr. Refaat Youssef, telephone 01382 660111, ext 54568 (Dr. Youssef’s secretary) or email refaat.youssef@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 7.5/week
Internal - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Remote working will be considered
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
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