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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.
Practice Educator NHS Grampian (Band 6)
Location: Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
Base: Royal Cornhill Hospital
37.5 hrs per week (Secondment opportunity OR Fixed term for 1 year)
If you are interested in a secondment opportunity, please ensure that you have discussed with your line manager and gained agreement prior to applying.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a full time Band 6 Practice Educator within NHS Grampian on a secondment or fixed term for a period of 1 year. The post will be part of a team supporting all MHLD teams within NHS Grampian and although based within Royal Cornhill Hospital, travel across Aberdeen City and Grampian will be required. Therefore, the successful candidate/s should have a valid UK driving licence and be a car owner.
The Practice Educator role will provide support to students, learners and staff within the division. The post requires the development and maintenance of a learning environment where both education and lifelong learning are seen as integral to practice. The role aims to enhance the quality of the practice learning experience and positively contribute to the future nursing/midwifery workforce in line with local and national directives.
The successful post-holder will be a 1st level registered nurse with experience at Band 5 including supervising undergraduate nurses. Evidence of leadership skills and supporting others in practice is essential as are great communication skills. You should have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit coupled with a sense of humour. Enthusiasm to work, learn and develop self and colleagues within the exciting and challenging high pressure environment of mental health and learning disability nursing. You will be dynamic and forward thinking in your approach and focused on providing safe, efficient and person centred care
The successful candidate should be educated to degree level or equivalent. Whilst a teaching qualification would be desirable it is not required initially and further development would be supported within the role.
Informal enquires are encouraged, please contact:
Shirley Gibb, Practice Education Facilitator, Integrated Practice Education team
Email: shirley.gibb1@nhs.scot Phone: 01224 (5)57359 mob: 07971505072
Lesley Alexander, Interim Lead Practice Educator, Integrated Practice Education Team
Email: lesley.alexander2@nhs.scot Tel: 07823 534548