There are so many development opportunities with Clinical Education
- NHS Lothian has a dedicated clinical education team who provide a wide range of learning opportunities and support for all our Health Care Support Workers, Nurses and Midwives.
- It is one of the only health boards to have a career and education pathway supporting staff to progress from a Health Care Support Worker to band 7 charge nurse or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
- We are the only health board in Scotland to run a leadership programme for our Black and Ethnic Minority Nurses and Midwives.
- All Nurses, Midwives and Health Care Support Workers who join NHS Lothian will undertake an in-depth one week induction programme in addition to local induction.
- All our health care support workers can access a recognised qualification which include National Progression Award, Scottish Vocational Qualifications.
- In partnership with local colleges and universities we have a unique HNC programme which enables Health Care Support Workers to access 2nd year of nursing.
- NHS Lothian provides a unique one year programme, which is delivered face-to-face incorporating reflective learning sets for all newly registered nurses.
- We provide training on over 60 different clinical skills to support our Health Care Support Workers and Registered Nurses and Midwives to provide the best care possible.
- We have a wide range of accredited clinical modules and specialist modules with local universities.
- We have a nationally recognised clinical supervision model to support our staff.
- In partnership with local universities we provide structured BSc hons and MSc pathways for both acute and community staff.
- We have a number of leadership courses and training days to support all of our staff.
Further information is available within our ‘Why NHS Lothian’ flyer
Current career progression through our career progression pathway.
Edinburgh College courses in healthcare
- University Access to Nursing – If you have been out of formal education for more than three years and you are looking to pursue a degree in nursing but don`t yet have the necessary qualifications this is the ideal course for you. The course is a full-time course where you will be given the necessary education to progress onto the first year of a Nursing Degree.
- Care and Administration Practice HNC -This course is designed to provide students with the clinical knowledge understanding and vocational skills to prepare them for undergraduate study in Nursing, Health and other related degrees including Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
- Route to Health Professions – If you`re looking to pursue a career in a health profession which is both challenging and rewarding then this course is for you. You may be a school leaver who as yet, does not have the required entry qualifications to go direct to University.
Napier University courses in healthcare
Napier University run a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in nursing and midwifery. To view all available courses visit their healthcare pages.
The University of Edinburgh course in BN nursing
The University of Edinburgh run a four year Bachelor of Nursing honours programme. The course offers clinically based knowledge and practical skills, balanced with theoretical and research-based knowledge. Further details on the course is available on the nursing pages.
