Practice Educator / Charge Nurse

Practice Educator / Charge Nurse focuses on you should be able to provide evidence or personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

What the role involves

• You should be able to provide evidence or personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
• 1st Level Registration - Adult Nursing with current NMC registration.
• Experience in primary care/community setting.
• Relevant post-registration qualification at post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience.
• Current knowledge of Leg ulcer management ideally with professional qualification.
• Experience in and commitment to teaching and facilitation of learning in clinical practice.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant care, clinical, support, registration, DBS, or safeguarding requirements may apply.

Confirmed role details

• From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced.
• Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
• 37 hours per week.
• The post holder will be expected to work Monday to Friday with a weekend commitment.

Candidate fit

• clinical judgement, NMC standards, calm communication, and careful documentation

Additional role context

• NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.