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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
NHS Lothian is delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to apply for a postgraduate diploma course in order to train to become an Anaesthesia Associate.
This will be studied over 24 months with an additional three months’ probationary period in clinical practice to qualify.
Once the course has been successfully completed candidates will be offered a permanent role within NHS Lothian and will be expected to remain in post for at least 3 years after training.
Access to this fully funded training is available for:
• Registered healthcare professionals, e.g., nurses or operating department practitioners
or
• Biological/Biomedical science graduates
You will initially be based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and supported by the Medical Education Team to gain clinical experience from day one through rotations across each of the 3 Lothian acute hospital sites which also include St John’s in Livingston and the Western General covering a breadth of surgical specialties.
During your training you will work through a variety of competency modules, signed off by educational supervisors and sit two national exams. The training is provided in partnership with the University of Birmingham with the academic component largely delivered via distance learning. Some travel will be required to attend specific practical assessment and examinations.
This post is offered under Annex 21 pay arrangements. Successful candidates will be paid 70% of Band 7 starting salary in year one and 75% of Band 7 starting salary in year two.
Fully qualified Anaesthesia Associates are also welcomed to apply and will join NHS Lothian on Agenda for Change Band 7 level.
For information and informal discussion, please contact Dr Simon Edgar, Director of Medical Education, or Jacquie Balkan, East Region Workforce Planning Lead on 07944 890 388.
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.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification.