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An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Healthcare Support Workers to progress their careers under a newly developed national pathway. The role of Assistant Practitioner will support registered nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care supervised directly or indirectly by a Registered Nurse. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will carry out specific care duties for patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse or other relevant professional.
NHS Fife is delighted to offer this new career pathway which includes a fully supported educational package. There are different learning options for post holders to benefit from depending on their future career plans and previous learning.
You will be supported throughout this programme by clinical educators, practice education facilitators, and practice supervisors/assessors.
If you have already undertaken an appropriate SVQ 3 or a healthcare qualification at SCQF Level 7 or 8 this will be assessed and will inform the further training and development individually required to meet the academic competencies you are required to meet as part of your trainee status. Upon completion and successful sign off you will transition from Trainee Assistant Practitioner to Assistant Practitioner as outlined in the conditions of this Annex 21 post and the associated agreed timescales.
Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate which is dependent on the duration of the training period (see Terms and Conditions).
College start date to be confirmed
Further information is available from Richard Watters, Senior Charge Nurse on 01383 623623 ext 22107
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.