Primary Care Practice Educator inKilmarnock inKilmarnock PUBLISHED TUE 14 JAN 2025

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

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.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Primary Care Practice Educator based at Treeswoodhead Clinic, Kilmarnock.

What You Will Do

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative individual to work as a Primary Care Practice Educator within the Community Treatment and Care Service (CTAC) in East Ayrshire HSCP.

This new role is primarily about ensuring registered nurses and HCSW are equipped to make positive impacts on the experiences and outcomes of patients and those who access health and care services in each HSCP.

As part of an integrated nursing team this will involve creating a practice learning environment which provides support, educational input and development activities and evaluation of standards of education and practice for the current and future primary care workforce

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

You will provide both face to face and indirect clinical support for the CTAC workforce and be able to provide backfill as required to maintain clinical skills and enhance their understanding of complexities across their HSCP area.

Applications are invited from experienced primary, community care, and general practice nurses who have an interest in learning and staff development within community treatment and care service and wider integrated nursing team.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours: 37 hours fixed term over 5 days until September 2025

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Elaine Rutherford, CTAC Team Leader -

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