Medical Assistant Practitioner/ Trainee Assistant Practitioner

Healthcare & Medical
Highland
May 4, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Join Our Team at Raigmore Hospital – Assistant Practitioner / Trainee Assistant Practitioner

Raigmore Hospital’s Acute Adult ANP/ACP Service is currently recruiting for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (AP’s) to join our dynamic and well established team. The service comprises 30+ qualified Advanced Practitioners, several trainee ANP/ACPs, and a dedicated group of Assistant Practitioners who support both the medical and Advanced Practice workforce. Care is delivered across a range of specialties including Hospital at Night, General Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Frailty Team, General & Acute Medicine, and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).

The role is physically and emotionally demanding. The post holder will provide clinical and administrative support to Medical and Nursing staff, undertake a range of clinical and non clinical duties, carry out minor clinical procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation and catheterisation, assist with medical procedures, and provide assistance to medical emergency and cardiac arrest teams. Working in and out of hours, including days, evenings and weekends, will be required.

Essential Criteria

  • Completed a relevant qualification in Healthcare at SCQF level 7 8 or above (e.g. Higher National Certificate/Diploma or Professional Development Award at Level 8).
  • Minimum of three National Qualifications, including a Standard Grade pass (or equivalent) in English and two other subjects.
  • Good communication skills and strong command of written and spoken English.
  • Recent acute hospital experience within the last 2 years, with evidence that relates to the Assistant Practitioner role.
  • Evidence of completion of Mandatory Induction Standards or equivalent if previously employed with NHS Scotland.

Trainee Route

Applicants who do not currently hold a relevant SCQF Level 7-8 qualification may be considered for a Trainee Assistant Practitioner post. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a specified academic training programme to achieve the necessary qualifications. Failure to complete the programme may result in redeployment. The option to join the team as a trainee can be discussed at interview; all other essential criteria must be met to access a trainee position.

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.

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