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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 is fixed term for 12 months.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
An opportunity has arisen to recruit to a temporary Band 6 post on a part time basis to work in a service that will be delivered in partnership with Bipolar Scotland. The Bipolar Hub would act a resource for the provision of a range of supports and interventions to complement on-going care provided within CMHT’s for people with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. It is designed to act as a ‘one stop shop’ resource in order to ensure up-to-date information, advice and support is readily available for individuals with Bipolar Disorder. It would support individuals take a more active role in their care and the development of self-management skills as well as placing an emphasis on recovery and greater patient autonomy. It is envisaged that the implementation of the Hub could translate to a reduced utilization of existing services within CMHTs contributing to increased capacity within existing services.
- Peer support groups run by Bipolar Scotland
- Structured therapeutic work in the form of Group psycho education groups for patients and carers
- Physical health checks , lifestyle advice including on diet and support for smoking cessation, pregnancy and family planning advice
- Access to pharmacists for advice on medication and side effect monitoring and medication concordance
- Advice and information about additional resources such as housing, benefits, carers support and employment supports.
Applicants should be a Registered Mental Nurse with current NMC registration and want to work in a new and developing service.
The hours to be confirmed with successful candidate
Informal Contact
Audrey McCann, Nurse Team Lead on 0141 634 5430
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
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