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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit highly motivated nurses to undertake a Postgraduate diploma in Health Visiting. You are required to be registered on part 1 or 2 of the NMC register and possess a first degree as part of the admission criteria for the programme of learning. Practical assessment and academic learning are carried out by staff from University of West of Scotland and the Health and Social Care Partnerships.
You will be supported to attend the UWS Health Visiting course on a full time one year basis which commences September 2022. You will be employed on a 30 hours/week basis with NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Annexe 21 conditions will apply.
During this period successful you will be employed as Health Visitor Students, it is important to note that as a full time student attendance at university and all holidays will be set by the University, Practice placements will be arranged in various locations across East Ayrshire Universal Early Years’ Service with Practice Teachers or Health Visitor mentors.
There will also be an expectation that following successful completion you will take up employment in East Ayrshire in a 30 – 37.5 hour Health Visitor post, base location to be identified.
You must be a 1st level registered nurse (or midwife) with excellent communication skills, the academic study commitment, and ability to be flexible and work within a large team
Competitive entry requirements will include the need for a written assignment, presentation and interview.
Informal enquiries welcomed by Jacqui Cattanach on 07766 498283 or Anne-Marie Gallagher on 07583679262.
For details of the Health Visitor course please contact Fiona Stuart, Lecturer/Programme Leader via email: Fiona.Stuart@uws.ac.uk
interviews are expected to take place on Monday 16th May 2022
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. 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.