COHORT - Assistant Practitioner - Acute *Annex 21*

About The Organisation

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.

The Role

NHS Lanarkshire is pleased to offer a number of Assistant Practitioner positions across our three Acute Sites ,including Stonehouse Hospital. We are currently recruiting for roles across a range of clinical areas.

This opportunity includes a tailored educational programme developed in collaboration with New College Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire College.

As an Assistant Practitioner, your responsibilities will include.

• Working as an integral member of the healthcare team under the guided by registered Nursing Practitioners.
• Supporting patients in achieving their healthcare and rehabilitation goals.
• Assisting in the delivery of evidence-based care through involvement in the planning , implementation, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Undertaken initial assessments within clearly defined parameters for the relevant care area.
• Applying specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient-centred, safe and effective care.

Successful candidates will be appointed to Band 4 salary under an Annex 21 training payment of 75% (£25,727 per annum) scale whilst undergoing the one year training programme. Upon successful completion of training, candidates will then move onto Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303) per annum scale.

Interviews for this post will be held week beginning 15th June 2026.

Start Date for this post will be mid August 2026.

The working pattern for this role is Sunday to Monday covering a 12 hours rotational shift pattern.

Please indicate your preferred Acute site

In this key role, you will:

• Formal qualification at SCQF level 7 in a Health or Social Care related subject (e.g. HNC or SVQ level 3) plus short specialist courses relevant to specific 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
• An HNC in a health-related subject is desirable criteria for this position.

What You'll Bring:

• Working as an integral member of the healthcare team under the supervision of registered nursing practitioners.
• Supporting patients in achieving their healthcare and rehabilitation goals.
• Assisting in the planning, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of care, providing evidence-based support.
• Undertaking initial assessments within clearly defined parameters for the relevant care area.
• Applying specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient-centred, safe, and effective care.
• Effectively monitor the patient’s condition, recognising any changes or deterioration in their physical or mental health, and promptly liaise with the registered NMAHP practitioner to review and reassess care and treatment needs.
• Plan and prioritise patient care within a delegated caseload, contributing to care planning and ongoing review.
• Accurately document clinical care in both written and electronic patient records, ensuring entries are clear, legible, and compliant with legal, professional, and organisational standards, under the accountability of the registered practitioner.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrate awareness of relevant health legislation applicable to the clinical area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical specialty, including processes, techniques, and activities relevant to the client group.
• Apply a range of technical and practical skills effectively within the clinical setting.
• Exhibit strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate effective time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Maintain a working knowledge of basic information technology systems.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, including the development of new skills and maintenance of an appropriate learning record.
• A driving licence is required. this must be a Full UK/EU/EEA licence

Desirable Criteria

• An HNC in a health-related subject is desirable for this position.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Hiring manager Claire Ritchie, Chief of Nursing services on Claire.Steven@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Tracy Watson,Recruitment Advisor on Tracy.watson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

About The Organisation

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.

The Role

NHS Lanarkshire is pleased to offer a number of Assistant Practitioner positions across our three Acute Sites ,including Stonehouse Hospital. We are currently recruiting for roles across a range of clinical areas.

This opportunity includes a tailored educational programme developed in collaboration with New College Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire College.

As an Assistant Practitioner, your responsibilities will include.

• Working as an integral member of the healthcare team under the guided by registered Nursing Practitioners.
• Supporting patients in achieving their healthcare and rehabilitation goals.
• Assisting in the delivery of evidence-based care through involvement in the planning , implementation, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Undertaken initial assessments within clearly defined parameters for the relevant care area.
• Applying specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient-centred, safe and effective care.

Successful candidates will be appointed to Band 4 salary under an Annex 21 training payment of 75% (£25,727 per annum) scale whilst undergoing the one year training programme. Upon successful completion of training, candidates will then move onto Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303) per annum scale.

Interviews for this post will be held week beginning 15th June 2026.

Start Date for this post will be mid August 2026.

The working pattern for this role is Sunday to Monday covering a 12 hours rotational shift pattern.

Please indicate your preferred Acute site

In this key role, you will:

• Formal qualification at SCQF level 7 in a Health or Social Care related subject (e.g. HNC or SVQ level 3) plus short specialist courses relevant to specific 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
• An HNC in a health-related subject is desirable criteria for this position.

What You'll Bring:

• Working as an integral member of the healthcare team under the supervision of registered nursing practitioners.
• Supporting patients in achieving their healthcare and rehabilitation goals.
• Assisting in the planning, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of care, providing evidence-based support.
• Undertaking initial assessments within clearly defined parameters for the relevant care area.
• Applying specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient-centred, safe, and effective care.
• Effectively monitor the patient’s condition, recognising any changes or deterioration in their physical or mental health, and promptly liaise with the registered NMAHP practitioner to review and reassess care and treatment needs.
• Plan and prioritise patient care within a delegated caseload, contributing to care planning and ongoing review.
• Accurately document clinical care in both written and electronic patient records, ensuring entries are clear, legible, and compliant with legal, professional, and organisational standards, under the accountability of the registered practitioner.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrate awareness of relevant health legislation applicable to the clinical area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical specialty, including processes, techniques, and activities relevant to the client group.
• Apply a range of technical and practical skills effectively within the clinical setting.
• Exhibit strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate effective time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Maintain a working knowledge of basic information technology systems.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, including the development of new skills and maintenance of an appropriate learning record.
• A driving licence is required. this must be a Full UK/EU/EEA licence

Desirable Criteria

• An HNC in a health-related subject is desirable for this position.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Hiring manager Claire Ritchie, Chief of Nursing services on Claire.Steven@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Tracy Watson,Recruitment Advisor on Tracy.watson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

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Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.