Trainee Assistant Practitioner Dundee, Scotland
Job description
NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Trainee Assistant Practitioners
Band 3
(During training period)
Salary: £25,468 - £27,486
Band 4
(On successful completion of training)
Salary: £27,598 - £30,019
2x Full Time Post
Location: Ward 27 & Theatre Admission Suite (TAS)
Are you looking for the next step in your healthcare career? Do you want to develop, work with people and really make a difference? Could this be the training opportunity and role you've been looking for?
Within NHS Tayside we are expanding opportunities for HealthCare Support Workers to develop and progress into the role of an Assistant Practitioner. These are new, exciting and innovative roles supported with education and training from both the NHS Tayside Practice Development Team and Dundee College. Successful applicants will be supported to complete a Professional Development Award SCQF level 8 at Dundee College.
These exciting opportunities are within;
- Ward 27 Elective Visceral Surgery which includes colorectal, vascular, urology, Upper GI and HPB
- Theatre Admission Suite (TAS) Admission and Day case area
As an Assistant Practitioner you will be working at the heart of our multidisciplinary teams delivering high quality, patient-centred care, supervised and reporting to a Registered Practitioner. This will require you to be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both verbally and in writing, to share our commitment to maintaining high standards in everything we do, and to demonstrate that you can work effectively within a team that behaves in accordance with our values.
We are seeking to recruit people who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care, take pride in what they do. Professional manner & excellent communication skills are essential. You must work well in a high-pressure environment and have the ability to adapt to changing situations.
Please note that these positions require the successful applicants to work a variety of day shifts, including weekends.
Your initial induction program will be followed by a number of professional development opportunities, including clinical skills and ongoing comprehensive online learning hub.
Applicants should be able to provide evidence of previous knowledge and relevant experience of working within a caring role /environment using Recognition of Prior learning. Normally at or working towards a SCQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in a health or social care related subject. Additionally, numeracy and literacy qualifications are required at this level of practice.
Informal enquiries to Lynne Jeffrey, Senior Charge Nurse Ward 27, Telephone number 01382 660111 ext 31526 or Lesley McKenzie Senior Nurse, Telephone number 01382 660111 ext 33256
Hours of work are: 2x 37.5 hours per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
