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Angus Health and Social Care Partnership
Community Nursing, Academy Medical Centre, Forfar
Position: Trainee Assistant Practitioner Band 3
(on successful completion of training, Band 4 Assistant Practitioner)
Are you looking for the next step in your healthcare career? Do you want to develop, work with people, and really make a difference? Could this be the training opportunity and role you've been looking for?
Within NHS Tayside, we are expanding opportunities for Healthcare Support Workers to develop and progress into the role of an Assistant Practitioner. These roles are new, exciting, and supported by education and training from the NHS Tayside Practice Development Team and Dundee College. Successful applicants will be supported to complete a Professional Development Award SCQF level 8 at Dundee College. The training period lasts approximately 1 year.
Role Responsibilities
* Work at the heart of our multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, supervised and reporting to a Registered Practitioner.
* Communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both verbally and in writing.
* Maintain high standards and work effectively within a team that upholds our values.
Candidate Requirements
* Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
* Pride in your work and motivation to learn and develop.
* Caring, professional manner & excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
Training and Development
Your initial induction will be followed by professional development opportunities, including clinical skills and online learning via our comprehensive hub.
Mandatory Standards
You will need to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and adhere to the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Contact Information
For informal enquiries: Eileen Smith, Senior Nurse at 07803673542, or Kath Baxter, DN Locality Lead at 07917263275.
Work Hours
30 hours per week.
Application Process
Applicants should complete the application on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting. Ensure your email address is accurate, and check your email regularly, including spam/junk folders. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
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