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Hawick Cottage Hospital
Wellbeing Service, Health Improvement Team, Public Health
Fixed Term until 31/03/27 36 hrs, 12pm-8pm
This Is An Exciting Opportunity To Join The NHS Borders Wellbeing Service (GP Walk In National Scottish Government Funded Initiative) Which Provides a Range Of Programmes To Support Clients To Make Positive Changes To Their Health And Emotional Wellbeing. These May Include
- Smoking cessation
- Support for healthier lifestyles including healthy eating and physical activity
- Addressing mild anxiety, stress and depression.
Through this provision the Wellbeing Service aims to reduce health inequalities and improve the wellbeing of people living in Scottish Borders. The post-holder will support people using evidence based health behaviour change and guided self help approaches to improve health and wellbeing. The post-holder will work within a team in Hawick Cottage Hospital and maintain local networks and an awareness of opportunities available for their clients.
The successful applicant will have a degree in a relevant area (e.g. health improvement, support and care services) and will have relevant practical experience of providing professional support to individuals. They will have active, empathic and reflective listening skills.
The successful candidate applicant must be willing to work 36hours per week over 7 days per week, 12pm-8pm, days and times per week may vary to cover service needs.
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As from 1st April 2026 the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a co