LW254107 – Practice Educator

Job Description

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.

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: , Email:

Interviews to be held on 02 September 2026.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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.

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