Clinical Effectiveness Lead – Dementia

Post: Clinical Effectiveness Lead - DementiaLocation: National Headquarters, Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB Candidates will be able to work remotely as travel may be required throughout ScotlandSalary: Band 7 Ranging from (£52,845 - £61,466) per annum, dependent upon experience. Hours per week: 36hrs consideration will be given to candidates who would like to work both full or part time.Employment Type: 1 year fixed term or secondment This is an exciting, newly created opportunity to provide leadership and strategic direction through the implementation of Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy and associated Delivery Plan. The post holder will support implementation of the Scottish Ambulance Service Dementia Delivery Plan. This will include interpreting national policy, professional standards and applying these to lead and inform development of local strategies and policy that ensure a robust response across the Service.You will be a registered allied health professional or nurse with significant experience working in the field of dementia. You will be a clinician engaged with local and national dementia networks and demonstrate leadership in this area.Educated to degree level with postgraduate or equivalent relevant qualifications, you will have extensive clinical experience (more than 5 years) and experience of teaching, coaching or mentoring staff in dementia settings.The post holder will be responsible to the Dementia Lead and will have significant autonomy in their role. To be successful in the role, as well as demonstrating our values, you will also be: • Registered with the HCPC, NMC or equivalent• Educated to degree level with highly developed professional knowledge of the subject area.• Demonstrate achievement in areas of quality, practice development, research or policy and clinical practice.• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to manage change. Flexibility and ability to work independently • Facilitation, problem solving, networking and project management skills

For informal discussion, please contact Karen Thom, Dementia Lead, Mental Health and Dementia Team [email protected]

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