LW260792 - Practice Educator

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Band 6 Practice Educator to support learners and the wider workforce in North Aberdeenshire. This half-time post (0.5 wte) is a secondment or fixed-term opportunity for 10 months, offering the chance to develop learning environments and high-quality, person-centred care.

The post requires a registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration and experience supervising learners.

Qualifications

• Nurse or midwife with current NMC registration.
• Experience at Band 5 or above supervising and assessing learners.
• Passion for learning and professional development.
• Enthusiastic, innovative and motivated to improve practice.
• Builds positive relationships across colleagues and partners.
• Inspires and supports others to develop confidence and competence.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Support students and new registrants across North Aberdeenshire health and social care partnership settings.
• Create positive learning environments and enhance practice learning experiences.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and contribute to education delivery.

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Band 6 Practice Educator – North Aberdeenshire

Health and Social Care Partnerships Practice Education & Development Team | NHS Grampian

Hours: 18 per week (0.5 wte)

Band 6 Practice Educator – North Aberdeenshire

Health and Social Care Partnerships Practice Education & Development Team | NHS Grampian

Secondment or Fixed Term Opportunity for 10 months

Are you passionate about supporting others to learn, develop and thrive?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Band 6 Practice Educator to join our friendly and supportive team in North Aberdeenshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered professional who is committed to developing the current and future workforce and who genuinely enjoys helping others achieve their potential.

As a Practice Educator, you will work collaboratively across North Aberdeenshire health and social care partnership settings to support students, new registrants and the wider workforce. You will play a key role in creating positive learning environments, enhancing practice learning experiences, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Is a nurse or midwife with a current NMC registration
• Has experience at Band 5 or above in roles which include supporting, supervising and assessing learners
• Has a genuine passion for supporting learning and professional development.
• Is enthusiastic, innovative and motivated to improve practice.
• Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and partners.
• Can inspire and support others to develop confidence and competence.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Is committed to continuous improvement, quality and person-centred practice.

Our Team Values

The successful candidate will share and actively contribute to our team culture, where we value:

• Compassion, kindness and empathy in all that we do.
• Honesty and openness in our interactions.
• Respect for different ways of being, every voice and each person's preferred approach.
• Being accepting of one another and valuing diversity.
• Fairness and equity in our decisions and actions.
• Trust and psychological safety, creating environments where people feel supported and able to contribute.
• Accountability, taking responsibility for our commitments and actions.

Why Join Us?

You will become part of a team that is passionate about people, learning and improving outcomes. We are committed to supporting one another, celebrating successes, embracing innovation and creating opportunities for growth and development.

If you share our values and have the enthusiasm and drive to support the learning and development of others, we would love to hear from you.

Informal Enquires Are Encouraged, Please Contact

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

Gillian Allan, Practice Educator, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

Interview Date: 30th October

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.