Family Practitioner - Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Family Practitioner for a fixed-term role at the Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre. This position is crucial for supporting families and individuals in the community, ensuring that all interactions are handled with respect and integrity. The role involves working with children and protected adults, requiring a commitment to safeguarding and compliance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. The organization values diversity and aims to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, this opportunity is for you.

Job description

Location: Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, 30 Harvesters Way, Edinburgh, EH14 3JF

Family Practitioner (PrePare) - Fixed Term until 30/06/2026

Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre

Salary and Hours

• Salary: £32,010 - £37,626
• Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Employment Requirements

This post involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is subject to satisfactory completion of these checks.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, included, and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with varied values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds.

Our Recruitment Approach

To enhance our organizational culture and create a positive work environment, we are shifting from a traditional competency-based interview to a behavioral and technical skills-based approach. This new method will help us assess how you think and how you embody our core Behaviours of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility in your work.

Additional Information

• The salary range typically reflects the starting salary, with annual increases up to the top of the range.
• We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
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