Senior Huntington’s Disease Specialist

Job title: Senior Huntington’s Disease Specialist (Dumfries and Galloway) Division: Huntington’s Disease Specialist Service Responsible to: Head of Specialist Services Duration: Permanent Hours: 18 hours per week (part time) Location: Hybrid - Garden Hill Primary Care Centre, Castle Douglas and home-based Salary: £37,103 - £40,389 pro rata · Advertised from: Monday 4 August · Closing date: Friday 22 August at noon · Interview date: From w/c Monday 8 September · Interview location: TBC Join us and make a difference! Are you looking for a role in which you will improve the lives of families in your community? A role that enables you to work differently, build your knowledge and skills and feel valued by clients, colleagues and the organisation you work for? Your role and impact We are looking for a Health and Social Care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists providing care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals and families across Scotland. Working in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, you will also provide advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care. About you The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals and families they support. This role is open to medical and health and social care staff from backgrounds such as nursing, allied health, social work and medicine . Professional body membership is essential. Previous experience of Huntington’s disease is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided. You should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and rewarding position. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a driving licence and use of a car are essential. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check. We offer: · Workplace pension scheme · Childcare Voucher Scheme · 25 annual leave days and typically 12 public holidays per year Note: Your annual leave and public holidays are combined, with four mandatory public holidays that must be taken from your entitlement on 25 and 26 December, and 1 and 2 January each year. · Staff loyalty scheme: Employees with four completed years of service are entitled to an extra day for each additional year served, up to a maximum of five days. · Flexible working options to support our staff and promote inclusive working practices. Place of work This position follows a hybrid model. You will be required to travel to attend staff and departmental meetings. Working hours This a part-time role (18 hours). About Scottish Huntington’s Association You will join friendly and passionate organisation at an exciting time for Scottish Huntington’s Association, now in the third year of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028. If you are interested in this role and can demonstrate you meet most of the essential criteria, we would love to hear from you. Scottish Huntington’s Association is a registered charity that works in collaboration with funders including NHS, Health and Social Care Partnerships, and local authorities. We celebrate diversity and the innovative ideas it brings, actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, and are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Find out more about our work by clicking the Apply button now. How to apply Application notes Please complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which are available by clicking the Apply button now. Please click 'Apply' to be diverted to our website and follow all the application notes stated on the vacancy. Registered with and regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator No: SC010985, Scottish Huntington’s Association is a wholly Scottish charity and is registered in Scotland as a company No: 121496 Registered Office: Business First, Burnbrae Road, PA1 2FB

Location: Castle Douglas, GB

Posted Date: 8/7/2025