Salary: £13,000 (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Pastoral Support Officer to join the team on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

This is a Part Time role for 18.75 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Excellent communication skills, cultural awareness and a sensitive approach to dealing with people from diverse backgrounds.
• An excellent judge and decision maker.
• Highly effective problem solver.
• Proactive and driven to succeed.
• Punctual, committed and reliable.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Committed to lifelong learning.
• Flexible with your working hours
• Desirable – Driving licence and access to own vehicle (full travel expenses provided)

Duties of this role include:

• The Pastoral Support Officer will be responsible for providing emotional, practical and pastoral support to international nurses coming to the UK.
• Arranging accommodation for international staff arriving in the UK.
• Supporting with setting up bank accounts, registering at GP and arranging transfers and ad hoc travel.
• The role will involve assisting nurses in adapting to their new environment, managing cultural differences, and addressing any personal issues they may face

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Life insurance
• One paid charity/volunteer day per year
• Extensive rewards and voluntary benefits including blue light card
• Free wellbeing services
• High Value Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To secure the maximum salary band, candidates must demonstrate they meet all the job criteria fully.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”