Lead Practice Educator, NHS Grampian – Band 8A
WTE hours – (Full time - 37.0 hrs per week)
Permanent Position – Job Share could be considered
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full‑time position of Lead Practice Educator within NHS Grampian. The primary role will be to cover all Acute Adult settings within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, including NHS Grampian’s Medicine and Unscheduled Care Services, Surgical and Clinical Support Services. As organisational needs arise, the post holder is expected to deliver at the same level across other services within NHS Grampian. This specialist educational role will drive forward NHS Grampian’s strategic priorities, the Plan for the Future and Scottish Government priorities in collaboration with the Chief Nurses, Lead Nurse for Practice Education and Development and the Nurse Director for Excellence and Innovation.
The post holder will work as part of the Senior Practice Education and Development Team, ensuring strong partnership and working relationships with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and Higher and Further Education Institutes.
Responsibilities
• Oversee robust governance and assurance of measurable outcomes for educational initiatives. • Enable the development of learners within the Nursing and Midwifery workforce to deliver first‑class care with evidence‑based practice. • Drive innovative transitional programmes for staff and enhance learning and development through the NES four pillars of practice framework.
Qualifications
• Extensive Practice Education experience. • Master’s degree and a postgraduate teaching certificate. • Full knowledge of educational priorities and drivers informing local educational work plans across NHS Grampian services, and a strong voice within Practice Education and Development.
Key Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong leadership and management skills, creative and innovative thinking. • Proven professional, leadership and clinical credibility to balance competing demands in this role.
Benefits
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.
Interview Details
Interview Date is scheduled for 27th March 2026.
Contact
Olubunmi Okhuoya (Lead Nurse Practice Education and Development) – olubunmi.okhuoya@nhs.scot
Jane Ewen (Nurse Director, Excellence and Innovation) – jane.ewen2@nhs.scot
Additional Information for Candidates
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