MARAC Coordinator

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 AreNHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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 -PositionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a MARAC Coordinator based at University Hospital Crosshouse. What You Will DoMARAC is a multi-agency risk assessment conference where partners from a number of agencies including police, health, social work services and independent domestic abuse services, come together to discuss and agree actions to support cases of high risk domestic abuse. A permanent position has arisen for a MARAC Coordinator, on 30 hours.

The MARAC coordinator role is central to the smooth running of MARAC’s. This is a unique position which includes supporting agencies to fulfil their role in meetings, maintaining oversight of agendas, minutes and actions, performance monitoring and reporting. You will also have a role in delivering training for multi-agency staff in MARAC awareness and domestic abuse risk assessment. You will work closely with the MARAC chairpersons to achieve the aims of MARAC: improve safety of high risk domestic abuse victims, reduce repeat victimisation and improve agency accountability.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job descriptionKnowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The JobYou must be educated to degree level, have excellent communication skills and evidence of continued professional development. You will work with autonomy and professional discretion to prioritise and determine the daily co-ordination of activities. You will have sound knowledge of violence against women and girls and will have an understanding of the complexity of domestic abuse.

The main base for the MARAC Team is Eglinton House, Ailsa Campus and a blended approach to work utilising distributed working practices is adoptedFor further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationHours29. 6 hours per weekIf you would like to find out more about the role, please contact ,Additional Information For Overseas CandidatesTo work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country.

This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.

Additional Information For All CandidatesYou should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.

Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub: - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information atWe are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.