LW260792 - Practice Educator

NHS Scotland; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Band 6 Practice Educator in North Aberdeenshire. This 0.5 wte role supports students, registrants and the workforce, creating positive learning environments and contributing to high‑quality, person‑centred care.

The post is a secondment/fixed-term 10‑month opportunity. Applicants should demonstrate leadership, collaboration and effective communication to inspire learning and professional development across partner settings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

NMC registration

Leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Collaboration

Mentoring

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)

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

• 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

• 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 Enquiries Are Encouraged, Please Contact

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

Additional Information For Candidates

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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.

Post may close early due to volume of applications. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise.

Additional Information (Low Emission Zone Costs)

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

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.