Senior Practitioner for Health and Care Staffing Programme and Excellence in Care

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is looking for a Practitioner for Health and Care Staffing Programme. The role requires a Masters level education and extensive experience in a health profession. Responsibilities include leading workforce planning and implementing national policies. Strong communication skills and IT proficiency are essential. The position offers autonomy and is fixed term until 31st March 2026.

Qualifications

• First level Registration with the HCPC or equivalent.
• Highly developed professional knowledge.
• Senior level professional experience.
• History of achievements in quality and practice development.

Responsibilities

• Implement the organisation’s strategic approach to workforce planning.
• Interpret national policy and apply it to local strategies.
• Set annual objectives in line with organisational priorities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Facilitation and project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage change

Education

Masters Level education or equivalent experience

Job description

FIXED TERM UNTIL 31st MARCH 2026

The Practitioner for Health and Care Staffing Programme and Excellence in Care post has lead responsibility for the implementation of the organisation’s strategic approach to workforce planning in relation to the Health and Care Staffing Programme (0.6 WTE) and Excellence in Care (0.4 WTE). The post holder will interpret national policy & professional standards & apply these to inform & lead the development of local strategies & policy to ensure a robust & systematic approach to workforce planning provision for clinical staff across the NHS Board to support the implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Legislation as well as Excellence in Care.

Educated to Masters Level with postgraduate or equivalent relevant qualifications, you will have extensive experience in one of the Allied Health Professions or in Nursing, including significant experience operating at a senior level in a complex, people-based organisation. You will also hold membership of a relevant professional body.

The post holder will be responsible to the Associate Director Care Quality and Professional Development for guidance and line management, and will set own annual objectives in cognisance of policy drivers & organisational priorities and will have significant freedom & autonomy to progress towards their annual achievement.

To be successful in the role, as well as demonstrating our values, you will also be:

· First level Registration with the HCPC or equivalent

· Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience

· Highly developed professional knowledge acquired through post registration Masters level qualification or equivalent

· Senior level professional experience

· History of achievement in areas of quality, practice development, research or policy

· IT skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to manage change. Flexibility and ability to work independently

· Facilitation, problem solving, networking and project management skills

· Hold a driving license We are looking for applicants to demonstrate their skills and experience in relation to all the above.

Please contact Andrew Carruthers, Associate Director – Care Quality and Professional Development, for any enquiries: [e-mail]

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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