This vacancy has now closed

Independent Advocate

  • Part time
  • £30,732 – £33,231 pro-rata
  • On site: The State Hospital, Carstairs, Lanark
  • Closing 19th July 2024


  • Advertised from 27th June 2024
  • Hours are negotiable up to a maximum of 28 per week for an initial period of 12 months maternity cover.

Role

The Patients’ Advocacy Service (PAS) aims to provide an independent, highly skilled, responsible and professionally run service within The State Hospital. Whilst observing the safety and security of the Hospital, the service works independently within it to promote patients as individuals, to support them and to enable them to be fully informed and involved in their care and treatment.

PAS is looking for a permanent independent advocate, from the office based in The State Hospital. Hours are negotiable up to a maximum of 28 per week for an initial period of 12 months maternity cover. This role is a great opportunity to join our team and gain experience in a unique environment.

The successful applicant will be polite, helpful and have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work well as part of a small team. Work involving those with mental health is essential; work involving those with intellectual disabilities would be advantageous. This role would suit someone with a desire to support those who are disadvantaged, have strong organisational and interpersonal skills and who can prioritise and manage their own workload whilst effectively multi-tasking.

Application notes

If you have any queries, please contact the office on 01555 842078 or email rebecca.carr5@nhs.scot.

More information on the Patients’ Advocacy Service is available on our website patientsadvocacyservice.scot.

Closing Date: 19/07/2024

Interviews: Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Friday 2nd August 2024

Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form. This can be emailed to rebecca.carr5@nhs.scot once complete.

We do not accept CV’s.


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