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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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
What you will do:
Guide the residents of East Ayrshire to take personal responsibility for their psychological welfare. This is the first tier intervention for common psychosocial problems. The job includes face-to-face client work and liaison with Community Mental Health Team, Primary Care teams and Third sector services.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
- Must have excellent interpersonal communication, verbal and listening skills.
- Must have the ability to learn new skills quickly.
- Must have a basic understanding of the principals of cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Must ensure continuous professional development, updating of relevant skills and knowledge base on a pro rata basis.
- Experience of working within a health or social care setting is desirable.
Knowledge of nursing or social support skills and practices acquired through NVQ’s plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses and experience.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 per week
Monday to Friday on a 9am – 5pm basis
Fixed Term/Secondment:
Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment for 18 months.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Ashley Kennedy/Martha Grier on 01563578592
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
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