The Role
Assist Practitioner (Practice Education) will provide support for 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
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 well 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 licence holder.
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.
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 becky.moran@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk, Interim Lead PEF – Practice Development on Becky.moran@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont, Recruitment Administrator on heather.lamont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (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.
* 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.
Additional Information for Applicants
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Right to Work within the UK
NHS Lanarkshire 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. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
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