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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.
The Highland Children’s Unit (HCU) at Raigmore Hospital is looking for an individual who is HNC qualified in Childcare & Education, NNEB or equivalent to successfully undertake the 2 year Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism at Leeds University whilst undertaking a 200 hour placement on the HCU in order to become a Play Specialist. As a trainee, you will be paid 70% of the maximum of the Band 4 pay scale in the first year, 75% in the second, in line with NHS pay policy.
On successful completion of the Degree and registration with the Healthcare Play Specialist Education Trust (HPSET) a permanent, part time (23hrs) staff post will be secured. HPSET requires 5 x GCSE Grade (C) minimum to include Maths and English.
As the only facility for children in the Highlands, the Unit provides paediatric care across all specialities, to children and young people and their families requiring: Inpatient, Day Case surgery, procedures and investigations, HDU, Assessment area and 2 x OPDs.
Working in close partnership with members of the MDT, you will work as part of a large team under the supervision of your mentor to support the delivery of care to children and young people and their families within the Highland Children's Unit.
We are looking for a motivated, and driven individual to take up this position.
Informal enquiries to: Stephanie MacKenzie (Senior Play Specialist), Amanda McBean (Play Specialist Trainee) or Fiona McGlynn SCN; tel: 01463 704335 or x 6142;
email: Fiona.McGlynn@nhs.scot