University Hospital Crosshouse
NHS Scotland:
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website –
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Link Practitioner Mental Health (General Practice) based at University Hospital Crosshouse/Rothsay House. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours:
2x 36 1x 30 hours per week.
Post – Hours: 36 per week, over 5 days, Monday-Friday
Post – Hours: 30 per week, over 4 days, Monday-Friday
Job share will be considered for this post.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do:
To provide Mental Health service within GP surgery, working within primary care setting providing mental health intervention within an identified GP practice, for individuals aged 16yrs and above. Providing assessment and consultation to support the identification of the appropriate support service within either the primary, secondary, inpatient and third sector services.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
The postholder(s) will provide mental health assessment and intervention at all levels of presentation within a registered patients of a GP surgery. The GP surgery will provide clinics and populate clinic template with the postholder having capacity to undertake the booking of reviews within the clinic. These will be individuals with presenting mental health problems, where, following assessment it is identified the most appropriate service to provide intervention to support the individual.
The Link Mental Health Practitioner (General Practice) will be fundamental in establishing relationships across Primary Care and Third Sector organisations within East Ayrshire. In particular the post holder will work with Colleagues within the East Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership (EAHSCP) including GPs, Mental Health Services, and Voluntary Sector Services.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
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