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Please note: This post is open to Medical Students in year 3, 4, or 5 only
We wish to appoint Medical Student Support Workers to work alongside medical teams, providing clinical support with tasks such as venepuncture and cannulation.
Applications are invited from medical students in year 3, 4 or 5 of medical school or medical students undertaking intercalated degrees for the position of Medical Student Support Working in NHS Ayrshire and Arran who, are looking for a clinical post to enhance their university experience.
The aim of this post is to provide development opportunities for the post-holders, while supporting our key service areas in relation to the provision of clinical care by a trained doctor workforce. The post will provide experience in and development of procedural skills. The posts are structured to allow post-holders the opportunity to further develop their medical career.
The post requires commitment to a 3 hour clinical skills lab (2 dates available) and a four week induction programme (6 hours per weekend for 4 weeks). The induction programme is paid at band 3 level. Following successful completion of the induction programme, successful candidates will be able to join the nurse bank and self-roster to shifts for a maximum of 12 hours per week during term time.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with: Dr Claire Gilroy, Lead for Doctor to Doctor Recruitment (01563 825270 / Claire.gilroy4@aapct.scot.nhs.uk).
Closing date for applications is 20 March 2024
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