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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Mental Health Team in Skye and Lochlash .
We are recruiting a generic Band 6 CPN who will have responsibility for the management of a combined caseload of patients experiencing acute and enduring mental health problems and Older Adult service patients.
You will be responsible for managing own primary care based caseload and ensuring quality standards are met through the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients. Working with other professionals within the Integrated team, Primary Care and Secondary care.
There are huge benefits to living in the Highlands and a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities. Our mix of urban, remote and rural and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work. Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be we can offer you a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere.
We enjoy some of the cleanest air in the UK and access to exercise outdoors amongst beautiful scenery. Our communities are close-knit and supportive, and as a major employer, we have the power to develop career paths that retain and attract talent to the area.
To support candidates looking to relocate we can offer assistance and support with relocation expenses up to £8,000 for eligible candidates.
Full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes are essential requirements of this post.
Informal enquiries to: Louise Llewelyn Advanced Practitioner Wester Ross; tel: 01854 633263 or Anne Macleod Integrated Team Manager Wester Ross, tel: 01854 612794, email: annem.macleod@nhs.scot
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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 |
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