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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.
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of communities? We are seeking a dedicated Health Improvement Senior to join our dynamic NHS Highland Public Health Team, based in Argyll and Bute HSCP.
The role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the Argyll and Bute HSCP Area, with potential for wider pan Highland initiatives.
The post requires significant specialist understanding and evidence of experience in mental health, mental illness, trauma, substance use, and suicide prevention.
Strong partnership skills are required to collaborate with a broad range of partners to deliver activities which ensure suicide-safer and trauma-informed environments for both communities and staff.
The work will focus on HSCP priorities and targets, with opportunities for partnership working across NHS Highland.
An understanding of the remote, rural, and island context is desirable.
UK Public Health Registration is desirable, given the nature of the Health Improvement post.
A full driving licence is required, as the role may involve travel across the Highland area. The base is negotiable within Argyll and Bute HSCP.
For informal enquiries, please contact Helen Moffat, Health Improvement Lead.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We strive to foster a positive environment, supported by our NHS and Social Care values:
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty, and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. The advert and subsequent contracts reflect this change. Some service areas may require up to an additional 30 minutes per week temporarily, paid accordingly, until rosters or working patterns are adjusted. For questions, please contact the recruiting board.
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