NHS Lothian
Band 4 - Trainee Assistant Practitioner
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link:
Recruitment process – We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions:
How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers
NHS Lothian are recruiting Trainee Assistant Practitioner. We have a range of specialities and services, covering a large geographical area.
Working in NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, you will have the opportunity for ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities.
This is a trainee Assistant Practitioner role which will be paid on the band 3 pay scale until full completion of all aspects of the training program. There is no natural progression to an assistant practitioner role. Candidates applying to this post are required to under go training and complete a series of competencies in order to succeed into a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role. Assistant Practitioner Band 4 position must be available before commencing the course. This is part of the workforce organisational plan and strategy for this role.
Entry Criteria: candidates must have evidence of previous study at SCQF Level 6/7 or individual RPL.
This comprises of a 38 week course, one day a week on a study day (270 hours), with Edinburgh College or NHS Lothian. In addition students have further protected 10 study days (75 hours) at their managers discretion. This is an academic qualification, not a clinical skills course.
Units of study
The award is made up of two core units and 6 optional units, depending on the workplace: Core Units:
· Leadership, Team Working and Accountability in Care SCQF level 8 (2 credits)
· Evidence Based practice and Decision Making SCQF Level 8 (1 Credit) Optional units
· Pharmacology for care (1 credit)
· Nutrition and Hydration (1 credit)
· Care of the acutely ill adult SCQF level 8 (2 credits)
· Developing Effective practice in Community care (1 credit)
· Policy Legislation and Standards in Community Care (1 credit)
· Approaches to Mental Health (2 credits)
Please note: Candidates undertaking this award will undertake the 2 core units (making 3 credits), all candidates are also expected to undertake the Pharmacology Unit and the Nutrition and Hydration unit.
Those working in acute care will undertake the Acutely Ill Adult Unit. Community staff will undertake the 2 community units.
Mental Health Staff will undertake the Mental Health Unit.
Assessments
Students will be expected to complete essays, case studies and sit exams.
Learn pro Modules will also be used as evidence towards learning outcomes and students will be informed of identified modules that can be included in their learning portfolio. Students are asked to complete the Learnpro module and discuss the learning in relation to their own practice with their supervisor.
For more details please about the content of the course and queries about the assessments please contact: loth.pdalevel8@nhs.scot
Please note that this advert is an internal only advert for candidates who already work within NHS Lothian.
Vacancies
West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership - Community Nursing - Part-time, 30 hours
Edinburgh Care Home Support Team
Edinburgh District Nursing - Fixed Term (1 year)
NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies.
If you would like to arrange a stay and grow conversation to discuss your career, career pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian please clink on the link below:
Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)