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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.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
The use of the term “Senior” or “Junior” in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
Applicants from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the criteria mentioned in the person specification. Secondment opportunities will also be considered.
PrePare provide a service offering specialist substance use assessment, treatment, care and advice to a caseload of women and their families who are using drugs and alcohol throughout their pregnancies. We offer this support throughout pregnancy and up to 2 years post-partum. We offer medical treatments such as detox and prescribing but also a psychosocial approach. We provide specialist training, consultancy and advice to promote and co-ordinate care between services/agencies involved in providing care for women using substances. These include CMHT, in-patient mental health and general hospital services, non-statutory services, social work teams, GPs, midwives, prison services and local substance use services. There is a particular emphasis on child protection throughout the service and in the work we do. We deliver high quality care and communicate effectively with other relevant professionals and we participate in key decision making processes with our patients.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please click the links below to explore the job description and person specification. If after reading this you have any questions or would like to visit our service, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Palmer on 07790825950 / Caitlin.Palmer@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or Susie Fairweather on 07395 357251 / susie.fairweather@edinburgh.gov.uk