NS216094 Practice Educator

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a part-time Practice Educator to enhance nursing education and support learning within the frailty service. The successful candidate will contribute to developing a culture of lifelong learning, and should be a registered nurse with strong leadership and communication skills. This substantive role involves working within Aberdeen, fostering quality education for clinical staff.

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse or midwife.
• Experience at Band 5 or equivalent.
• Evidence of leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain educational learning environments.
• Support clinical teams within the frailty service.
• Contribute to the future nursing/midwifery workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing Practice Support

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Practice Educator NHS Grampian (Band 6)

Location: Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, Frailty areas

Base: Woodend Hospital

18.75 hrs per week (substantive post)

We are seeking a motivated, innovative registered nurse or midwife who is passionate about supporting learning in practice to join our team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a part time Band 6 Practice Educator within NHS Grampian on a substantive contract.

The post will be part of a small team supporting clinical teams that comprise the frailty service within Aberdeen City Health and Social Care partnership. Travel within Aberdeen city and sometimes across Grampian is required, the successful candidate/s should have a valid UK driving licence.

The post requires the development and maintenance of a learning environment where both education and lifelong learning are seen as integral to practice. The role aims to enhance the quality of the practice learning experience and positively contribute to the future nursing/midwifery workforce in line with local and national directives.

The successful post-holder will be a 1^st level registered nurse or midwife with experience at Band 5 including supervising and assessing undergraduate nurses. Evidence of leadership skills and supporting others in practice is essential as are great communication skills. The successful candidate should be educated to degree level or equivalent.

Interviews will be held on 20^th June 2025

Informal enquires are encouraged, please contact:

Rachel Holland, Practice Education Facilitator: [e-mail] Tel: [phone]

Lesley Alexander, Lead Practice Educator: [e-mail] Tel: [phone]

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.

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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.