The AHP Practice Education Team are always looking for ways to support those who are interested in developing the facilitation pillar of practice. We are often in the position to offer exciting opportunities for the AHP workforce to undertake funded project work. All such opportunities to under take specific projects will be posted on the page.
Projects may be of particular interest to staff with capacity, e.g part-time staff, who may wish to increase days and have the knowledge and skills within the person specification for each project. When opportunities become available they will be shared on this page and we invite staff to make a note of interest. If successful, individuals will work with the AHP team and national groups to undertake the work described within the specification.
When opportunities do become available you will find a specification below detailing the aim and deliverables of the project, closing date, process to note interest and contact details for further information.
NHS Education for Scotland is seeking interest from individuals with passion and experience in AHP Occupational Classification index and an awareness of public health to contribute to a national workforce priority. This project provides the opportunity to work alongside territorial boards to support implementation of classification of workforce data. This will support AHPs demonstrating impact and their contribution to improved population level health outcomes.
Closing date - 30/06/2025
NHS Education for Scotland is seeking interest from individuals interested in supporting the delivery of the PDA Education Teaching and Assessment to six career level 4 Assistant Practitioners and/or Associate Practice Educators (or similar roles). The work will include delivery of an induction session, ongoing informal ‘check in’ support for learners, direct observation of learner's workshop delivery and assessment of learner's portfolio.
Closing date is 1st August 2025
EOI opportunity in respect of the delivery of the Professional Development Award (PDA) Education Training and Assessment
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is seeking a healthcare professional to support the development of a communications and marketing strategy for our refreshed programme for newly qualified practitioners, Flying Start NHS Version 3 (FS). You should have experience and be aware of support available locally and nationally for Newly Qualified Practitioners (NQPs), facilitators, line managers and final year students. The outputs of this Expression of Interest will contribute to the digital FS Learning Hub and a national FS communication toolkit.
The Expression of Interest will review the existing FS communications toolkit and promotional materials and update to reflect the new, refreshed version of the programme and supporting digital infrastructure.
Closing date is 12 noon on Friday 18th July 2025
NHS Education for Scotland is seeking an experienced AHP who has an interest in supporting workforce and role development across all levels of practice. The focus of this work will be on developing national job planning guidance and job planning resources to support AHPs to workforce plan and maximise the potential and contribution of AHPs at all levels of practice.
Closing date is 12noon on Friday 25 July 2025
NHS Education for Scotland is seeking an experienced AHP who has an interest in supporting workforce and role development across all levels of practice. The focus of this work will be on scoping and assessment of electronic systems for job planning. Considerations include cost-effectiveness, suitability for Allied Health Professional’s (AHPs) needs, and integration with current electronic systems used in NHS Scotland.
Closing date is 12noon on Friday 25 July 2025.