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.

We are looking for experienced motivated Health Visitors to join our forward-thinking progressive team in Aberdeen City. Full time, part-time and fixed term contracts will be considered. We would also welcome applications from candidates expected to qualify as health visitors by the end of 2024.

Candidates will demonstrate:

-excellent communication and organisational skills

-a commitment to providing a high standard of holistic care through integrated team working

-a thorough understanding of content and application of national and local policies and guidance to ensure support of children and families.

We encourage and ensure opportunities for professional and personal development through yearly appraisal which incorporates a shared personal development plan and a wide variety of training, including use of electronic child record system (Morse).

Practitioners receive regular child protection case supervision, clinical supervision runs for newly-qualified health visitors along with progressive, supported caseload management, and staff new to post will be offered a preceptorship programme.Car owner/driver and current driving licence required for travel.

Informal enquiries to:

Sian Edwards, Health Visitor Team Leader. Tel; 07772 578221

Pamela Black; Health Visitor Team Leader. Tel: 07772 581482

Interviews 3rd, 4th and 5th July.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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.