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SalaryAberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership
NHS Grampian Chronic Oedema Service
BAND 7 Chronic OedemaHighly Specialist post
NHS Grampian Service - Hosted in Aberdeenshire Health and Social care partnership
18.75 hours per week Perm contract
Salary scale: £46,244 - £53,789 per annum / pro rata
Chronic Oedema Service covering all of NHS Grampian. Office Base – TBC Post will cover North Aberdeenshire and Moray
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and enthusiastic Allied Health Professional (AHP) or Nurse to join the NHS Grampian Chronic Oedema team.
This is a small specialist service working in acute and primary care, primarily based in a clinic setting, however, hospital and domiciliary visits are also required.
A high degree of clinical and motivational skills is required for this post and the post holder will have excellent communication, diagnostic and assessment skills. They will need to be up to date with current best practice guidelines and demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
The post holder will need to have an innovative flexible and forward-thinking approach to develop the Chronic Oedema Service and will take ownership of the strategic and operational delivery of the clinical service to meet the needs of patients within NHS Grampian.
The post holder will be a clinical specialist in their field and will provide clinical advice, support and teaching to other HCP within NHSG. The successful applicant will liaise with colleagues within NHS Scotland to take part in research projects and participate in the development of guidelines.
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NHS Grampian covers the North East of Scotland serving a region from the Cairngorms to the North Sea including coastal Moray. NHS Grampian provides healthcare for a population of 540,000, with around 40% living within Aberdeen and the remaining 60% in Aberdeenshire and Moray.
NHS Grampian provides the perfect solution to all interests and lifestyles. Aberdeen has a very buoyant economy and offers all the attractions of any major city. Aberdeenshire boasts many picturesque towns and villages within easy commuting distance and provides access to a large range of outdoor pursuits including skiing. There are excellent transport links with Glasgow and Edinburgh easily accessed by train and Aberdeen airport has multiple flights too London daily and other destinations across Europe. Assistance with relocation may be available.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Gillian Craig, Chronic Oedema Lead, Aberdeenshire HSCP gillian.craig2@nhs.scot
