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. This role is a great opportunity to join our team.

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.

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

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 an experienced administrator, working up to 21 hours per week from the office based in The State Hospital. The post can be negotiated to work across days which may be suitable for someone looking for school based hours and is a great opportunity to join our team. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day administration of PAS, compiling reports, dealing with confidential information and managing all telephone enquiries.

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. Prior office experience is essential and work involving those with mental health or intellectual disabilities would be advantageous. This role would suit someone with good Microsoft office skills, strong organisational and interpersonal skills and who can prioritise and manage their own workload whilst effectively multi-tasking.

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

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