Assistant Practitioner Educator (AHP)

The RoleTo act as a member of the care team under the supervision of registered NMAHP Practitioner.To assist patients to achieve their care and rehabilitation goals.Provide support and evidence based care by assisting the planning, implementing, delivery and evaluation of careUndertake baseline assessments within clearly defined parameters for the identified area of care delivery.Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, person centred safe and effective careDuties may vary depending on the team / department or assigned area of work. As per role profileNHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringFormal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health / education / social care environment plus short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.Knowledge of the clinical speciality/area process, techniques and / or activities relevant to client group.Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills.Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills.Time management, planning and organisational skills.Working knowledge of basic information technology.Ability to work individually or as part of a team.Ability to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning.Full driving license holderPlease note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.It would be great if you also haveAdditional qualifications in education, training, or facilitationQuality improvement or audit trainingExtensive experience working within AHP services, including advanced clinical tasksExperience supporting and coaching new staff and colleaguesExperience designing and delivering training sessions and materialsExperience conducting staff assessments and providing feedbackExperience supporting work experienceExperience with feedback systems or data collection for service improvementExperience working across professions (e.g. AHP/ Nursing collaboration)Understanding of HCSW roles and development needs within AHPKnowledge of NHS ScotlandHCSW Toolkit and Induction StandardsAbility to design and deliver bespoke and generic training sessionsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary teamIT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and presentation toolsFamiliarity with systems used in NHS Lanarkshire (e.g. MS office)Awareness of feedback and evaluation methods for educational programmesUnderstanding of work experience processes and pupil engagement in LanarkshirePerson-centred approach to care and educationCalm, sensitive, and patient demeanourAbility to manage competing demands and work under pressureCommitment to promoting positive change and innovationHigh level of discretion and professionalismConfidence in presenting to varied audiencesAbility to motivate and engage learners of mixed ability levelsInterest in sustainability and legacy planning for development initiativesContract typeFixed Term or Secondment for 9 monthsPart Time22.2 hoursPlease note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.Please note this is a fixed term post for 9 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post. Location and Working PatternThis role will be based in NMAHP Practice Development within Beckford St.The working pattern for this role is 09.00 - 17.00Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.Looking to find out more?If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!Please contact Ruth Paterson, AHP Practice Education Lead | Practice Development on Ruth.Paterson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukFor enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont, Recruitment Administrator onheather.lamont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits IncludeA minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.