GR - Assistant Practitioner - Outreach service

Nhsscotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join their Nursing and Midwifery team. You will support families of children with exceptional health care needs across Pan Lothian. Responsibilities include delivering consistent care and managing complex needs, with flexible shifts available. Candidates should have unregistered nursing experience, a passion for caring, and a commitment to NHS values. The role offers various benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Access to robust induction programmes

Ongoing training

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Unregistered nursing experience is required.
• Passion and caring motivation.
• Commitment to NHS values.

Responsibilities

• Support families in managing care of children.
• Deliver continuous, consistent care.
• Work across Lothian on various shifts.

Skills

Passion for caring

Commitment to NHS values

Unregistered nursing experience

Job description

NHS Lothian

Overview

Band 4 – Assistant Practitioner – Outreach Services. Join NHS Lothian’s Nursing and Midwifery team to support families with children who have Exceptional Health Care Needs across Pan Lothian. The role promotes a collaborative, person‑focused approach to deliver high‑quality, compassionate, and effective care.

Responsibilities

• Support families in managing the care of children and young people with complex, technology‑dependent needs.
• Deliver continuous, consistent care as outlined in individual care packages.
• Work across Lothian, covering day, night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications & Experience

Unregistered nursing experience is required. Applicants should bring passion, caring motivation, and a commitment to NHS values. The recruitment process is values‑ and competency‑based, linked to NHS Lothian’s strategic ambitions.

Working Hours & Location

• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities available (details discussed during interview).
• Shift pattern: Days, nights, and weekends.
• Location: Pan Lothian.

Benefits & Development

Access to robust induction programmes, preceptorship, and ongoing training. Opportunities for career development and progression within NHS Lothian.

Application Process

Apply through NHS Lothian Careers. The process involves a single application and one interview, with decisions made efficiently.

Contact

For informal enquiries: Xanthe Baker – Senior Charge Nurse – [e-mail]