SC235797 - Clinical Practitioner

Clinical Practitioner – Managed Service Network (MSN) for Functional Conditions

We are delighted to share this exciting opportunity to support people with functional conditions in Grampian. Thanks to funding from the NHS Grampian Charity, we will be establishing and evaluating a Managed Service Network (MSN) model over the next two years. A significant amount of work has already been undertaken to identify the need for the service and secure funding, and we are now ready to begin developing.

Initial development work undertaken in Grampian can be found here: Functional Disorder — Future Health and Wellbeing.

Functional conditions describe health conditions with persistent physical symptoms and impairments which cannot be wholly explained, at this time, by any known disease or physical cause. There continues to be emerging evidence and research on the aetiology of functional disorders. Functional conditions span across all ages, genders and demographics. Symptoms vary in severity and complexity and can cause debilitating problems, including increased physical disability, reduced ability to work, psychological distress and poor quality of life.

If you would be interested in being part of this project, then please read on...

The new role of Clinical Practitioner has become available in NHS Grampian, which will work directly with people with functional conditions to deliver patient-centred, goal directed therapy and support implementation of self-management approaches. These roles will be part of a small team working through a managed service network (MSN) approach. As with all posts funded by NHS Grampian Charity, the successful candidate must be prepared to participate in publicity to discuss the role and the difference made by the Grant.

We have two full-time posts available as a secondment opportunity for 24 months (part-time hours may be considered). If applying for a secondment, please make sure you have agreement from your line manager in advance. Applications are invited from clinical colleagues from all backgrounds.

• Do you have the vision, drive and enthusiasm to support the development and implementation of pathways, education and self-management resources to improve both patient and professional experience of clinical care in Grampian?
• Are you passionate about person-centered care and designing services with people?
• Do you want to be part of a different approach to how we work across the whole system to better support people with functional conditions?

These roles will work directly with adults experiencing functional conditions, offering clinical assessment, collaborative formulation, practical support and guidance to help people manage symptoms, navigate services and improve day-to-day functioning. Contact with patients may include individual appointments and supported self-management conversations, delivered in line with agreed pathways.

The team will be hosted in Surgery 3 within the Acute Sector and supported by a project structure through NHS Grampian’s Planning, Innovation and Programmes Directorate.

We welcome informal contact from prospective candidates.

Please contact gram.functionalconditions@nhs.scot for an initial conversation with one of our team.

Interviews are expected to be 17/18th June in-person at Ashgrove House.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.

Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.

Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.