Opportunity for meaningful work, Contribute to the well-being of children with exceptional healthcare needs, making a significant impact on their families' lives.
Comprehensive training and development, Benefit from robust training programs and support from the Clinical Education and Training team, enhancing your skills and career prospects.
Inclusive and diverse environment, Work in a culture that values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, fostering a rich team dynamic.
Flexible working options, Enjoy the possibility of full-time and part-time roles, accommodating various work-life balance needs with shift patterns including days, nights, and weekends.
Career progression, Gain transferrable skills that can lead to advancement within the healthcare system, with clear pathways from Trainee to Assistant Practitioner positions.
Supportive team dynamic, Join a friendly and caring team that values collaboration and person-centered approaches to care.
Single application process, Experience a streamlined recruitment process, allowing you to apply for multiple roles with one application and interview.
Join NHS Lothian as an Assistant Practitioner or Trainee Assistant Practitioner and make a real difference for families in Edinburgh facing exceptional healthcare needs. We’re looking for compassionate and motivated individuals to join our Outreach Service team, where you will provide crucial care for children and young people with a range of healthcare challenges. With flexible full-time and part-time hours available, you can create a work-life balance that suits you, whether you prefer day, night, or weekend shifts.
In this rewarding role, you will receive comprehensive support from our dedicated Clinical Education and Training team, ensuring you gain valuable skills and experience as you progress in your career. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those who are passionate about caring and making a positive impact in the community. If you're ready to contribute to high-quality, compassionate care, apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with NHS Lothian!
Opportunity for meaningful work, Contribute to the well-being of children with exceptional healthcare needs, making a significant impact on their families' lives.
Comprehensive training and development, Benefit from robust training programs and support from the Clinical Education and Training team, enhancing your skills and career prospects.
Inclusive and diverse environment, Work in a culture that values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, fostering a rich team dynamic.
Flexible working options, Enjoy the possibility of full-time and part-time roles, accommodating various work-life balance needs with shift patterns including days, nights, and weekends.
Career progression, Gain transferrable skills that can lead to advancement within the healthcare system, with clear pathways from Trainee to Assistant Practitioner positions.
Supportive team dynamic, Join a friendly and caring team that values collaboration and person-centered approaches to care.
Single application process, Experience a streamlined recruitment process, allowing you to apply for multiple roles with one application and interview.
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care as well as what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.
Recruitment Process We Use a Values And Competency Based Recruitment Process That Is Linked To The Ambitions Set Our In Our Strategic Plan. Click The Link Below For More Information On Our Interview Questions
Exciting opportunities are available to join the RHCYP Outreach service. We have Assistant Practitioner and Trainee Assistant Practitioner positions available for unregistered nurses working across Lothian and we are looking for passionate, caring, motivated people to join our team.
Posts available - Full Time and Part time hours available (this can be discussed at interview)
Shift Pattern - Days, Nights and Weekends
Location - Pan Lothian
The Outreach Service aims to support families with children who have Exceptional Health Care Needs. The children and young people have varied individual needs, many are technology dependent most are chronically ill with limited life expectancy and exceptional health care needs. All children and young people have an individual package of care and the aim is to provide high quality, consistent and continuous care and therefore help the family live as normal a life as possible.
For informal enquiries and further information please contact: Xanthe Baker- Senior charge Nurse
Working in NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, you will have the opportunity for ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities.
Trainee Assistant Practitioner Program
This is a Trainee Assistant Practitioner role which will be paid on the band 3 pay scale until full completion of all aspects of the training program. There is no natural progression to an assistant practitioner role. Candidates applying to this post are required to under go training and complete a series of competencies in order to succeed into a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role. Assistant Practitioner Band 4 position must be available before commencing the course. This is part of the workforce organisational plan and strategy for this role.
Entry Criteria: candidates must have evidence of previous study at SCQF Level 6/7 or individual RPL.
NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies.
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