Practice Development Officer (Adults) - National Self-Harm

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is hiring a Practice Development Officer for the Self-Harm Network Scotland service in Edinburgh. This role involves community development and support for individuals at risk of self-harm, requiring collaboration across different sectors. The position offers career development opportunities and emphasizes inclusivity.

Benefits

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based development and mental health services.
• Strong interpersonal skills for delivering training and support.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Self-Harm Awareness Training programs.
• Provide compassionate responses to community distress.
• Collaborate with various organizations to implement support services.

Skills

Community engagement

Mental health support

Job description

Practice Development Officer (Adults) - National Self-Harm, Edinburgh

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c61b0c71f555

Job Views:

15

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Location: National (Remote with Travel Across Scotland)

Penumbra is seeking a Practice Development Officer to work within our Self-Harm Network Scotland service. This role involves community-based development and confidence-building activities across Scotland, collaborating with organizations from schools to NHS and third sector services such as homelessness services, foodbanks, community hubs, LGBTQ+ services, carers services, bereavement support, and other mental health support services.

You will provide compassionate responses to reduce the risk of self-harm and effectively respond to distress in community settings. Your work will include delivering programs like Self-Harm Awareness Training, community support awareness, group work, workshops, drop-in sessions, and parent/carer groups.

Penumbra has been delivering this service since 2021, and you will play a key role in sharing learning and supporting teams across Scotland to implement best practices. We offer a supportive environment, training, employee benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Applications must be submitted through our website; CV submissions are not accepted. We cannot offer visa sponsorship; only applicants with the legal right to work in the UK or those with an ongoing application are eligible. For more information, please contact us or visit our careers portal. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.