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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to apply for a postgraduate diploma course, studied over 24 months with an additional three months’ probationary period served in clinical practice to conclude training.
Once course has been successfully completed candidates would be offered a permanent post within NHS Ayrshire and Arran and would be expected to remain in post for at least 3 years post training.
Access to training is available for:
• Registered healthcare professionals, for example nurses or operating department practitioners, with substantial experience.
or
• Biological/biomedical science graduates with a 2:1 (hons) degree or higher.
You will be based at University Hospital Ayr (UHA) gaining experience from day one. Throughout your training you will work through a variety of competency modules, signed off by educational supervisors and sit two national exams. The training is hosted by Birmingham University and the academic component is distance learning. Anaesthesia Associate Postgraduate Diploma - Postgraduate degree programme study - Institute of Clinical Sciences - University of Birmingham
To maximise clinical exposure to additional surgical specialties some training may be arranged at the other NHSA&A site, University Hospital Crosshouse.
This post is offered under Annex 21 pay arrangements. Successful candidates will be paid 70% of the pay band in year one and 75% of the pay band at year two.
Applications are also welcomed from trained Anaesthesia Associates who will join NHS Ayrshire and Arran on Agenda for Change Band 7.
For information and informal visits, please contact Dr M Watson, Clinical Director, Tel: 01563 827172 (Secretary) or 01563 521133 (Switchboard) or Dr Joellene Mitchell, Deputy Clinical Director via switchboard on 01292 610555
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.