FIXED TERM TO 31/12/2024

This post is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Practice Development Team delivering education and training to Nurses and HCSWs in NHS Highland. 

The Practice Development Facilitator, in collaboration with the Practice Development Team, provides support, education, and development for registered Nurses and HCSW’s in NHSH. The post requires the development and maintenance of a learning environment where both education and lifelong learning are seen as integral to practice. The role aims to enhance the quality of the learning experience and positively contribute to the NHSH future nursing/midwifery workforce in line with local and national directives.

Excellent interpersonal / communication skills, the ability and willingness to travel to designated centres in NHS Highland, are essential for this post. 

The post holder must have significant post registration knowledge, experience and competency in a wide range of clinical skills, technology and supporting learners in the practice setting.

Informal enquiries to: Claire MacAskill, Lead for Practice Development:  [email protected]

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion	Dignity and respect	Openness, honesty and responsibility	Quality and teamwork