NR214024 - Associate Practice Educator

Post: Associate Practice Educator (Band 4)

Location: Health and Social Care Partnerships Practice Education and Development Team

North Aberdeenshire

Base to be agreed

1 x 18.75 hrs posts fixed term/secondment (12 months)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for experienced, ambitious Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to join the Health and Social Care Partnerships Practice Education and Development team within NHS Grampian covering North Aberdeenshire on a one-year temporary basis, with the possibility of extension to a permanent role.

Working as an Associate Practice Educator, you will be directly involved in supporting work-based learning for HCSWs across NHS Grampian. A key part of the role will be to support the coordination and delivery of an enhanced HCSW induction and clinical skills pathways.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

1. Extensive experience as a HCSW.
2. Proven interest and experience in supporting education, training, or professional development.
3. Education to SCQF Level 7 or equivalent.
4. Familiarity with and ability to use PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and TURAS Learn.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills. They will have professional supervision and access to a wide network of practice educators, including other Associate Practice Educators within NHS Grampian.

For Informal Enquiries About This Post

Please contact Vicky Burnett, Practice Educator, at vicky.burnett1@nhs.scot.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 27th May 2025 at Peterhead Vaccination Centre.

Equality and Diversity

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

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Note

If this post operates within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all associated costs.

NHS Grampian is responsible for health and social care services to over 500,000 residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray. We strive to foster a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.