NS233650 Lead Practice Educator

Nhsscotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Practice Educator to drive forward education within Acute Adult settings in Aberdeen. This permanent role involves leading educational programmes and supporting learner development in line with NHS Grampian's strategic priorities. Candidates should have extensive practice education experience, a Master's degree, and strong leadership skills. The role is full-time and a job share may be considered. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact for informal inquiries.

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing educational governance frameworks and advocating within education and development.
• Deep knowledge of educational priorities and drivers informing local educational work plans across NHS Grampian services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver educational programmes for staff, ensuring measurable outcomes and robust governance.
• Support the development of learners within the Nursing and Midwifery workforce.
• Provide strong leadership, management, and creative thinking to balance competing demands.

Skills

Extensive practice education experience

Excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills

Education

Master’s degree and postgraduate teaching certificate

Job description

Lead Practice Educator, NHS Grampian – Band 8A

WTE hours: Full time (37.0 hrs per week)

Position type: Permanent (Job Share may be considered)

About the role

Primary responsibility is to cover all Acute Adult settings within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary – including Medicine, Unscheduled Care Services, Surgical and Clinical Support Services. As organisational needs arise, you will also deliver across other NHS Grampian services. You will drive forward education in collaboration with the Chief Nurses, Lead Nurse for Practice Education and Development and the Nurse Director for Excellence and Innovation, aligning with NHS Grampian’s strategic priorities, Plan for the Future and Scottish Government priorities. The post holder will be part of the Senior Practice Education and Development Team and will partner closely with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and higher and further education institutes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver educational programmes for staff, ensuring measurable outcomes and robust governance.
• Support the development of learners within the Nursing and Midwifery workforce, enhancing evidence‑based practice and a high‑quality learning environment.
• Innovate transitional programmes and learning solutions using NES’s four‑pillar framework.
• Provide strong leadership, management, and creative thinking to balance competing demands.

Qualifications

• Extensive practice education experience.
• Master’s degree and postgraduate teaching certificate.
• Deep knowledge of educational priorities and drivers informing local educational work plans across NHS Grampian services.
• Experience in establishing educational governance frameworks and advocating within education and development.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills, with proven professional, leadership and clinical credibility.

Interview date

12th January 2026

Contact

Olubunmi Okhuoya, Lead Nurse Practice Education and Development: [e-mail]

Jane Ewen, Nurse Director, Excellence and Innovation: [e-mail]

Additional information for candidates

We are a disability confident employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

• Applicants encouraged to contact us for informal enquires.

Organisational context

NHS Grampian is one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland, serving over 500,000 people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. We strive to nurture a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.

Transport costs (if applicable)

• If this post operates within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, the candidate will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.