LJR264616 - Assistant Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

NHS pension scheme

Job summary

NHS Grampian in Scotland is seeking two part-time Assistant Practitioners to join the Community Nursing Team across Inverbervie and Laurencekirk. These permanent posts are 22 hours per week each, working under Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in patients' homes and community settings.

You will support clinical assessments, wound care, monitoring, and care planning, with full training and development provided.

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant qualification (SCQF Level 7 or equivalent).
• Has completed PEMAP training or willingness to complete this.
• Has experience working within a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has a compassionate, caring and professional approach.
• Possesses good organisational and time management skills.
• Community nursing experience would be advantageous but is not essential as full support and development will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Delivering delegated clinical interventions and treatments.
• Supporting patients with long-term conditions and rehabilitation goals.
• Undertaking clinical observations and monitoring patient progress.
• Assisting with wound care and other delegated nursing procedures following competency assessment.
• Promoting health, wellbeing and independence.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, patients, carers and partner agencies.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Independence

Compassionate care

Time management

Education

SCQF Level 7 or equivalent

PEMAP training

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Community Nursing Team
Location: Kincardine and Mearns District Nursing Teams
Hours: 2 x part time post – 22hrs/week each (1 post in Inverbervie and 1 post in Laurencekirk)
Contract: Permanent

Join Our Community Nursing Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioners to join our Community Nursing Team. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to patients within their own homes and community settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or Assistant Practitioner who is passionate about delivering compassionate care and improving patient outcomes.

The Role

As an Assistant Practitioner, you will work under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses whilst exercising a degree of autonomy within your scope of practice. You will contribute to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, supporting patients with a wide range of health needs.

• Delivering delegated clinical interventions and treatments.
• Supporting patients with long-term conditions and rehabilitation goals.
• Undertaking clinical observations and monitoring patient progress.
• Assisting with wound care and other delegated nursing procedures following competency assessment.
• Promoting health, wellbeing and independence.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, patients, carers and partner agencies.

About You

We are looking for an individual who:

• Holds a relevant qualification (SCQF Level 7 or equivalent).
• Has completed PEMAP training or willingness to complete this.
• Has experience working within a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has a compassionate, caring and professional approach.
• Possesses good organisational and time management skills.
• Is committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Community nursing experience would be advantageous but is not essential as full support and development will be provided.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Access to NHS benefits and pension scheme.
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients and their families.
• Ongoing training, education and competency development.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:

Angela Adams
District Nursing Team Leader
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Interviews will be held on 7th December 2026

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.