Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership
NHS Grampian Chronic Oedema Service
Band 6 Specialist Chronic Oedema Practitioner
NHS Grampian Service – NHSG cover but primarily based in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Salary scale: £39,912 - £48,635 pro rata / per annum
Office Base – Aberdeen Community Health and Care Village
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and enthusiastic Allied Health Professional (AHP) or Nurse to join the 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. The post holder will need to be up to date with current best practice guidelines.
The post holder will need to have an innovative, flexible, and forward-thinking approach to participate in developing the Chronic Oedema Service. They will hold their own clinical caseload of patients with mild to moderate lymphoedema/chronic oedema. There will be ongoing supervision and peer support from the Chronic Oedema Service Lead.
The post holder will be a clinical specialist in their field and will provide clinical advice, support, and teaching to other HCP within NHSG.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Catriona Skinner, Chronic Oedema Lead, NHS Grampian
catriona.skinner@nhs.scot
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.
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