This is a part-time role based at the College in Queen Street, Edinburgh, with flexibility for a form of hybrid working to be agreed.

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) seeks applications from senior administrative professionals to co-ordinate the external adviser service on behalf of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland.

Background

NHS Consultants are senior medical specialists. NHS Consultant recruitment in Scotland is governed by the National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) (Scotland) Regulations 2009, which provide for a single external adviser on each consultant appointment panel.

External advisers are nominated by the Royal Colleges and Faculties that comprise the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland (Scottish Academy). The Scottish Academy is responsible for maintaining a list of trained external advisers and identifying an appropriate external adviser for each consultant appointment panel in Scotland, on request from the recruiting NHS health board. External advisers are drawn from a pool of Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and are working consultants in a range of specialties themselves.

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland (Scottish Academy)

The Scottish Academy is a group of representatives from the Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland. The Scottish Academy contributes to improvements in the health of the people of Scotland by the promotion and co-ordination of the work of the Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties, giving the medical profession a collective voice on clinical and professional issues. The main objectives of the Scottish Academy include:

- To ensure patient safety is maximised by maintaining and improving standards within the profession.

- To provide a co-ordinated voice from the specialties in relation to education, training, clinical standards and effectiveness and research and quality which are supported and promoted by all constituent members.

- To co-ordinate and exchange expertise across the Colleges and Faculties in all areas of training, medical education and revalidation.

- To support improved medical workforce planning in Scotland to recruit and retain the highest quality doctors.

The Role

The Senior External Adviser Co-ordinator is employed by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) on behalf of the Scottish Academy. The main function of the role is to ensure that an appropriate external adviser is identified for each consultant recruitment panel in Scotland, within a specified time period.

The Senior External Adviser Co-ordinator has an important ambassadorial function to play on behalf of the Scottish Academy and is the first point of contact and support for external advisers and health boards in relation to the service provided. There is a strong emphasis on remote communication with external advisers and NHS staff, requiring excellent general IT and remote communication skills. The role requires diplomacy and tact, to handle sensitive information and situations.

An MS Access database is used to hold the list of external advisers and record information about each appointment panel request.

The Scottish Government require a comprehensive annual report for the project and regular updates are compiled for meetings of the Scottish Academy. In addition to the requisite writing skills, the reporting component of the role requires an understanding of MS Access, particularly in relation to queries in order to extract data.

The Person:

The post-holder will require the following:

• Excellent organisational skills.

• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively when several appointment panels are convened simultaneously.

• Analytical skills to summarise quality assurance output and competency in trend data analysis.

• Ability to handle highly confidential material with tact and sensitivity, particularly when dealing with complaints and problems arising relating to local implementation of recruitment guidelines.

• Ability to deal with complex enquiries.

• A flexible and inclusive approach and be a strong team player.

• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in the College, external stakeholders and organisations.

• Ability to use initiative, exert judgement and work independently with minimal recourse to advice or assistance.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced keyboard skills including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook with some experience of database design.

Please refer to the Job Description for the role and person full details.

Remuneration Package

The salary for this role will be £36,187 per annum pro rata plus benefits. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.

• Holidays: 23 days annual leave (with incremental increase over five years to 28 days) and 11 days public holiday/College close downs.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events.

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Minimum qualification requirement: HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF 7) or SVQ Social Services Children and Young People (SCQF Level 7).

The Property Assistant is a key member of the Property team and is responsible for co-ordinating the administration of building repair and maintenance work and assisting with the development of a comprehensive record and systems database within the Property Department.

This post will fulfil the day-to-day functions associated with the effective management of all Alzheimer Scotland owned and leased premises covering a wide range of duties and will include office based and ‘on site’ activity. The role will be based in Oxford Street, Glasgow but some travel will be required throughout Scotland.

The successful applicant will be able to build effective relationships with contractors and colleagues, have a firm administration background and be willing to learn new skills. A full driving license is essential for this post.

We'll be hosting on Thursday 26th September between 11am – 1pm at Lisalanna, Lugar Street, Millbank, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, KA18 1AB so please do feel free to come along and find out more about the service and role, We'd love to meet you!

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
• Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

Our Residential Support Worker is a great opportunity for those experienced working in a care setting and looking to implement those skills with an aim to progress to the next stage of their career with our help. You'll manage risk in a way which empowers young people and builds resilience, whilst at the same time ensuring their safety. You'll demonstrate a high standard of person-centred practice, have good social care values and be a strong role model to our children and young people.

In return we'll offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.​​

We offer an in-depth induction process and training.

Alongside this, we'll enrol you in the qualifications which you need to work in the industry.​

Regular supervision with your line manager, team meetings etc. will ensure you feel part of our team. ​​

Once you've gained the relevant experience and qualifications you'll be ready to progress to the next step in your career with us.

About the service

‘Meeting new people. Seeing new places. Doing new things.' That's what our Lisalanna Short Breaks services are all about! They're an opportunity for disabled children and young people to have fun, gain independence, learn and develop while families get to take a much needed break.

As one of our Residential Support Worker's, your role will involve providing encouragement and support to young people, aged 5 to 21, in order to help them reach their full potential and achieve their goals. You'll be responsible for assessing their needs, setting goals, and regularly reviewing and evaluating their progress. By creating a fun, safe, and stimulating environment, you'll contribute to their overall development and well-being.

You'll plan and take part in activities based at the service as well as out in the community such as trips to the local shops, parks, cinema, soft play, youth club, beach, swimming and various others. You'll also provide support with day to day routines, life skills, attend to personal care and administer medication following the appropriate training.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker roles are;

• Providing lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attending professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Supporting children and young people with medical needs.
• Assisting the children and young people in all aspects of their care, supporting their health and wellbeing where you'll significantly improve their lives.
• Taking the lead role and having key-working responsibilities.

Let's talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We're looking for someone with a ‘can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you'll have:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust.
• Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families.
• Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
• Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.
• Good to know

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Vetting Level Required: PVG Adult & Children