NHS Scotland
Job title:
214045 (SM) Management of Aggression Specialist Practitioner
Company
NHS Scotland
Job description
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.We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a “regulated role”, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join NHS Lothian’s Management of Aggression Team. The main purpose of this post is to ensure that the development and delivery of management of aggression education and training is purposeful, client centred, targeted at identified need and educationally effective as part of the wider organisational development plan in support of local and national service objectives. You will provide both classroom teaching and specialist service specific training in the management of violence and aggression. The post holder will also have a leading role in the co-ordination of all aspects of aggression and violence management, local procedure development, risk assessment, legal & ethical issues, safe handling, and measures for managing specific individuals.For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification.An informal conversation prior to applying is recommended. Informal enquiries to:Craig Newton, Team Lead – Management of AggressionEmail:Mobile 07887634502
Expected salary
Location
Edinburgh
Job date
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:28:44 GMT
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