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Who we are:
NHS 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.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join the team as a District Nurse Practice Educator within our Community Nursing department based across East Ayrshire.
What you will do:
You will contribute to enhancing the quality of the practice learning environment by providing support, educational input and development activities for the current and future community nursing workforce inclusive of registered nurses and HCSW. The post holder will also facilitate practice education developments (practice learning) that support nurses and HCSW to make the necessary changes in their practice, as required by the profession, to deliver safe, effective and person-centred practice.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
1. Level I Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
2. Degree in Adult Nursing desirable
3. Experience working in the Community
4. Experience in the supervision and assessment of pre- and/or post-registration nursing students in practice
5. Demonstrate knowledge of National learning and development resources including Post Registration Career Development Framework for Nurses and HCSW, Flying Start NHS®, TURAS Portfolio/Learn/Appraisal, Effective Practitioner®
6. Knowledge of clinical, corporate and staff governance, policies, procedures and systems
7. Knowledge and understanding of the four pillars of the NMAHP strategy
8. Knowledge and awareness of appropriate local and national strategies including Caring for Ayrshire, Caring for East Ayrshire, Transforming Nursing Roles, Excellence in Care
9. Self-motivation and ability to function in demanding and pressured environments
10. Ability to work flexibly and to prioritise workload and adapt to meet service demands without direct supervision
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
11. Full time 37 hours
12. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
UK Driving Licence/Car Access:
A UK car licence/car access is essential to this role.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To 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.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
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