Job details
- Job reference: 257853
- Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
- Job closing date: 09/09/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Peterhead Vaccination Centre
- Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
- Hours Per Week: 21.6
- Job posted date: 26/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: HSCP Practice Education and Development Team
Band 7 Practice Educator – North Aberdeenshire
Health and Social Care Partnerships Practice Education & Development Team | NHS Grampian
Hours: 21.6 per week (0.6 wte)
Secondment or Fixed Term Opportunity for 1 Year
Are you passionate about supporting others to learn, develop and thrive?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Band 7 Practice Educator to join our friendly and supportive team in North Aberdeenshire. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered professional who is committed to developing the current and future workforce and who genuinely enjoys helping others achieve their potential.
As a Practice Educator, you will work collaboratively across North Aberdeenshire health and social care partnership settings to support students, new registrants and the wider workforce. You will play a key role in creating positive learning environments, enhancing practice learning experiences, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
What we're looking for
We are seeking someone who:
- Is a nurse or midwife with a current NMC registration
- Holds a post-graduate teaching and learning qualification
- Has extensive experience at Band 6 or above in roles which include supporting, supervising and assessing learners
- Has a genuine passion for supporting learning and professional development.
- Is enthusiastic, innovative and motivated to improve practice.
- Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and partners.
- Can inspire, coach and support others to develop confidence and competence.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, facilitation and leadership skills.
- Is committed to continuous improvement, quality and person-centred practice.
Our Team Values
The successful candidate will share and actively contribute to our team culture, where we value:
- Compassion, kindness and empathy in all that we do.
- Honesty and openness in our interactions.
- Respect for different ways of being, every voice and each person's preferred approach.
- Being accepting of one another and valuing diversity.
- Fairness and equity in our decisions and actions.
- Trust and psychological safety, creating environments where people feel supported and able to contribute.
- Accountability, taking responsibility for our commitments and actions.
Why Join Us?
You will become part of a team that is passionate about people, learning and improving outcomes. We are committed to supporting one another, celebrating successes, embracing innovation and creating opportunities for growth and development.
If you share our values and have the enthusiasm and drive to support the learning and development of others, we would love to hear from you.
Informal enquires are encouraged, please contact:
Lesley Alexander, Lead Practice Educator, HSCP Practice Education & Development Team
Tel: 07823 534548, Email: lesley.alexander2@nhs.scot
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