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GP with Special Interest in Dementia
NHS Orkney is offering a permanent contract for GP with Special Interest in Dementia for one day per week. The post holder will support and work collaboratively with a small team of nurses and post diagnostic support practitioners.
We are looking for an individual who has a special interest or previous experience working with people living with dementia and families, providing leadership in diagnosis and collaborative support for distressed behaviours, who can provide clinical leadership to empower a highly motivated and multi-agency team and help us develop an integrated dementia service within the vibrant communities we serve and live in.
As part of this recruitment we are able to offer the opportunity to undertake a suitable qualification within the first year of employment. This includes salaried learning time in addition to the one day a week. Learning is delivered remotely and also includes supportive mentorship.
Orkney is an archipelago of beautiful islands with a deep cultural heritage, a gentle warm welcome and a resourceful community. The islands have excellent leisure facilities and a wide range of activities including sport, music, art, drama; with a range of festivals spread across the year. Stunning wildlife and history, ranging from World Heritage Neolithic sites to World War 2, is all around. In 2020, Orkney was rated the best place to live in Britain for the 8th year running.
To find out more about living and working in Orkney go to www.orkney.com or www.orkneycommunities.co.uk and learn more about NHS Orkney at www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk.
For further information on the post please contact Mark Henry, Medical Director, on 01856 888000 or email mark.henry@nhs.scot or Lynda Bradford, Head of Health and Community Care, on 01856 873535 or lynda.bradford@orkney.gov.uk
This post is subject to a Protecting-Vulnerable-Groups scheme record check.
Interviews are to be held on Monday 22nd of May
A Recruitment Pack containing further information can be downloaded below.
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.