Post: Associate Practice Educator (Band 4)
Location: Health and Social Care Partnerships Practice Education and Development Team
0.6 wte based in Peterhead covering North Aberdeenshire
An excellent opportunity has arisen for experienced, ambitious Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) to join the Health and Social Care Practice Education and Development team within NHS Grampian covering Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire on a permanent basis.
Working as an Associate Practice Educator, you will work in partnership with the existing team and be involved in supporting work-based learning for HCSWs across NHS Grampian. A key part of the role will be to support the co-ordination and delivery of an enhanced HCSW induction and clinical skills pathways.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
- extensive experience as a HCSW
- have proven interest and experience in supporting education, training or professional development
- be educated to SCQF Level 7 or equivalent
- be familiar and able to use Power Point, Excel, Word, and TURAS Learn
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their facilitation, coaching and leadership skills. They will have professional supervision and access to a wide network of practice educators, including other Associate Practice Educators within NHS Grampian.
Please note that travel across Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire is an essential part of the role therefore please do not apply if you do not hold a full UK driving license.
Interviews will be undertaken on Wednesday 7th January 2026
For More Information About This Post Please Contact
Vicky Burnett - Practice Educator vicky.burnett1@nhs.scot
Or
Rachel Holland – Practice Education Facilitator Rachel.holland@nhs.scot
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.
