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.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people with a Learning Disability? Do you want to help people thrive, not just survive? Then this could be just the job you are looking for.
The post holder will be the Registered Service Manager at Thor House, Thurso and as such will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and supervising the delivery of Day Care to enable adults with a learning disability to live as independently as possible within the community. With the wider team they will plan and ensure packages of care are delivered appropriately, in accordance with outcomes of assessments.
The post holder will also monitor and ensure the quality and standard of professional practice in line with the Scottish Social Services Council legal requirements & NHSH policies and procedures. The service delivery will be appropriate and in accordance with the Health & Social Care Standards and the regulatory standards of the Care Inspectorate, to achieve this they will work closely as part of the integrated teams and other partnership services.
The post holder will have recent experience of working in a Health/Social Care setting. They will understand the main issues and challenges facing Health and Social Care in the community and will feel able to cope with a demanding work schedule and prioritise work accordingly.
Applicants will be required to have relevant qualification to evidence ability to meet the registration requirements (if not already achieved the post holder will be required to undertake the Registered Manager’s award).
This is a permanent full time 37 hour post working in line with service requirements
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 3rd DECEMBER