Job Advert
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.
Are you interested in being part of the North & West Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to join Community Mental Health Team as Senior Health & Social Care Worker Mental Health, generic & Drug & Alcohol Recovery within the Integrated Team, to provide care and support to patients in their own homes and other community settings under guidance of Community Psychiatric Nurse across primarily North Sutherland.
This post will be based at Melvich, but you would be expected to travel substantially across North Sutherland. The hours are worked Mon - Fri 9-5, up to 37.5 hours. Job share candidates considered.
A full driving licence is essential and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.
NHS Highland is committed to supporting the career development of our healthcare support workers.
We collaborate with partner Higher Education Institutions and participates in the Future Nurse programme.
With experience and further training, you may be eligible to apply to the Future Nurse Programme that will allow you to ‘earn as you learn’ to become a future registered nurse
Informal enquires will be welcomed by Penny Gardner, Integrated Team Manager, Mobile: 07967 315637, email: penny.gardner@nhs.scot or Hugh Black, Advanced Practitioner, Tel: 01641 532 772.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
 |  |  |  |