Assistant Practitioner Educator (AHP)

NHS Scotland; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Hamilton, Scotland is seeking a part-time healthcare assistant to support patients in their rehabilitation goals. This position requires an HNC Level qualification or equivalent experience in health/social care. The role includes responsibilities such as providing evidence-based care, conducting assessments, and working within multidisciplinary teams. Offered benefits include a minimum of 27 days annual leave and a supportive environment for personal growth.

Benefits

Minimum of 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent experience in a health/education/social care environment.
• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the clinical speciality and techniques relevant to client group.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to achieve their care and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide support and evidence-based care.
• Undertake baseline assessments for care delivery.

Skills

Effective listening and communication

Time management

Ability to work as part of a team

Interpersonal skills

IT proficiency

Ability to learn and develop new skills

Education

Formal qualification at HNC Level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

• To act as a member of the care team under the supervision of a registered NMAHP Practitioner.
• To assist patients to achieve their care and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide support and evidence based care by assisting the planning, implementing, delivery and evaluation of care.
• Undertake baseline assessments within clearly defined parameters for the identified area of care delivery.
• Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, person centred safe and effective care.

Duties may vary depending on the team / department or assigned area of work.

Location: NMAHP Practice Development in Beckford St. The working pattern is 09:00 – 17:00.

What we need you to bring

• Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent experience in a health/education/social care environment plus short specialist courses relevant to the 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.

Additional qualifications (optional)

• Additional qualifications in education, training, or facilitation.
• Quality improvement or audit training.
• Extensive experience working within AHP services, including advanced clinical tasks.
• Experience supporting and coaching new staff and colleagues.
• Experience designing and delivering training sessions and materials.
• Experience conducting staff assessments and providing feedback.
• Experience supporting work experience.
• Experience with feedback systems or data collection for service improvement.
• Experience working across professions (e.g. AHP/Nursing collaboration).
• Understanding of HCSW roles and development needs within AHP.
• Knowledge of NHS Scotland.
• HCSW Toolkit and Induction Standards.
• Ability to design and deliver bespoke and generic training sessions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and presentation tools.
• Familiarity with systems used in NHS Lanarkshire (e.g. MS Office).
• Awareness of feedback and evaluation methods for educational programmes.
• Understanding of work experience processes and pupil engagement in Lanarkshire.
• Person-centred approach to care and education.
• Calm, sensitive, and patient demeanour.
• Ability to manage competing demands and work under pressure.
• Commitment to promoting positive change and innovation.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Confidence in presenting to varied audiences.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners of mixed ability levels.
• Interest in sustainability and legacy planning for development initiatives.

Contract type

• Fixed Term or Secondment for 9 months.
• Part Time.
• 22.2 hours.

This is a part‑time post and the salary will be pro‑rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in NMAHP Practice Development within Beckford St. The working pattern is 09:00 – 17:00.

Contact

For applications please contact Ruth Paterson, AHP Practice Education Lead | Practice Development at [e-mail]. For recruitment queries contact Heather Lamont, Recruitment Administrator at [e-mail].

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Benefits

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
• A minimum of 8 days public holidays.
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• Occupational health services.
• Employee counselling services.
• Work‑life Balance policies and procedures.

Additional Information

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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.

Right to Work

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. All Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.