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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
To undertake study to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional standards for: Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
Trainee Health Visitor - permanent post of 1 year training (paid under Annex U, 75% of top band 7) moving to a permanent band 7 Health Visiting post on successful completion.
Are you a dynamic, hardworking and innovative qualified nurse or midwife? Are you ready for further study? We are currently able to offer permanent contracts and funding for course fees, in preparation for taking on a key role in delivering health support for children and families in Lothian.
You will be appointed to a full time trainee Health Visitor role (paid according to annexe U of agenda for change) progressing to a Band 7 Health Visiting post on successful completion of the programme and registration on Part 3 of the NMC register. Graduates will be expected to consolidate practice within NHS Lothian for two years post registration.
A single application is required via the NHS Scotland Jobtrain website
To apply you will need to:
- Be an experienced qualified Nurse or Midwife currently on part 1 of the NMC register
- Be free to undertake full time study commencing September 2020
- Have appropriate academic credit rating/or evidence of recent study
- Be available for interview during the week of 16th March 2020
Further information including permanent contract and funding info to:
Carolyn Worlock
HV Team Manager
07775817739
Carolyn.worlock@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Academic queries including establishing your current academic credit rating to:
Lisa Luhanga
Admissions Tutor
PgD Person-centred Practice: Health Visiting programme
PGDipHealthVisitor@qmu.ac.uk