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Job reference: 097059
Salary: Band 5 (£26,104 - £32,915)
Job closing date: 13/04/2022
Job Type: Personal and Social Care
Location: Borders General Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 18.75
Job posted date: 04/04/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Borders
Department: Public Health

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the NHS Borders Wellbeing Service which provides a range of programmes to support clients to make positive changes to their health and emotional wellbeing. These may include:

  • Smoking cessation
  • Support for healthier lifestyles including healthy eating and physical activity
  • Addressing mild anxiety, stress and depression.


Through this provision the Wellbeing Service aims to reduce health inequalities and improve the wellbeing of people living in Scottish Borders.  The post-holder will support people using evidence based health behaviour change, CBT and guided self help approaches to improve health and wellbeing.  The post-holder will work within an adviser team in an identified geographical/locality area and maintain local networks and an awareness of opportunities available for their clients.


The successful applicant will have a degree in a relevant area (e.g. health improvement, support and care services) and will have relevant practical experience of providing professional support to individuals. They will have active, empathic and reflective listening skills.  


​​​​​​​***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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