The Role
The Assistant Practitioner (Practice Education) will provide support for the educational and development activities within the Practice Development centre, relating primarily to the Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) workforce within Nursing Midwifery and Allied Health Profession services. The aim of the role is to enhance the quality of work-based learning experiences for relevant NMAHP staff and positively contribute to the future HCSW workforce. The purpose of the role is also to:
* Support the training and education needs of relevant NMAHP staff as identified by Practice Education and Practice Development Teams.
* Take part in orientation and induction programmes for new HCSWs.
* Support practice education /development teams with the assessment of HCSWs undertaking work-based competences and qualifications.
* Be involved in the planning and delivery of specific teaching sessions for relevant NMAHP staff under the direction of practice development/practice education facilitators.
* Act as a HCSW learning and development link for Practice Development and Practice Education teams
* Support the maintenance of communication networks and learning forums for HCSWs
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
* Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health / education / social care environment plus short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.
* Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
* Knowledge of the clinical speciality/area process, techniques and / or activities relevant to client group.
* Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills.
* Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Time management, planning and organisational skills.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
* Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
* Ability to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning.
* Full driving license holder
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
* Completed or working towards a qualification in education, training and assessment
* Proven experience of providing education or training to others
* Understanding and/or experience of work-based qualifications for HCSWs e.g. SVQs, modern apprenticeship frameworks
* Excellent communicator who is able to motivate others to develop
* Ability to work without direct supervision
Contract type
* Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
* Full time
* 37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in NMAHP Practice Development within Beckford St.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you
Please contact, Interim Lead PEF - Practice Development on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont,
Recruitment Administrator on
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
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