Job Advert
Associate Practitioner (Ref: 76914)
Part Time – 22.5 hours per week
Substantive
Band 3 or 4 depending on previous experience and qualifications
Band 3 – Salary Range £21,709 - £23,603 per annum (pro rata)
Band 4 - Salary Range £23,709 - £25,982 per annum (pro rata)
Plus Distant Island Allowance of £1,971 per annum (pro rata)
Are you a Senior Health Care Support Worker looking to expand your knowledge and develop new clinical skills? The Outpatients department is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the OPD nursing team as an Associate Practitioner/Trainee Associate Practitioner.
The Outpatients department provides a variety of local and specialist services including; surgical, medical, gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology, sleep diagnostics and many more. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain a wide range of skills across a variety of specialities.
The Associate Practitioner role requires enhancement and expansion of the skills set of a SHCSW. In house training will be provided to develop the enhanced clinical skills required to support local and visiting services. The successful applicant will also undertake and complete learning via the Open University (modules K102 and K104). Learning is undertaken alongside work commitments, the ability to manage and prioritise time is essential.
Applicants are required to have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise work load and problem solve are essential.
For an informal discussion please contact Christina McDavitt SCN or Lisa Odie SSN on 01595 743056.
Closing date: 5th December 2021
Interview date: 14th December 2021
Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
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