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Job reference: 126966
Salary: Band 7 (£46,244 - £53,789)
Job closing date: 03/01/2023
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 24/11/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
Department: Medical Education

Job Advert

An opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Clinical Skills Specialist, on a permanent basis.

We would welcome applications from individuals who share our passion and commitment, our values and desire to continually develop and improve the service we provide.


The post holder will operate work as part of the NHSL Medical Education team, developing and implementing programmes of learning for undergraduate medical trainees and post graduate medical staff and groups. The aim is to facilitate the development of competent and confident practitioners who are fit to meet their personal and professional need in their place of work or study. Be an autonomous practitioner accountable for the direct delivery of training and effective utilisation of resources. Work in a professional advisory capacity & as designated lead for sections of medical staff and trainees with regard to skills practice.

​​​​​​​KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

Specific experience and educational requirements include: -

  • Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional with valid NMC / HCPC or equivalent Registration.
  • Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safely, effectively and efficiently. 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
  • Educated to or operating at masters level
  • Evidence of effective clinical leadership
  • Evidence of personal contribution and leading of service redesign projects


Full details can be found within the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Catherine.Paton@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. 

Please note:  all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received.  Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.


‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’


Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk


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