Ever wondered how new support worker roles are created in NHS Scotland and what it takes to make them work in practice? In this episode, we explore how NHS Lanarkshire introduced the Level 4 Assistant Practitioner role, drawing on the Healthcare Support Worker Development and Education Framework to reshape career pathways and strengthen teams. You’ll discover how the programme was designed, the challenges faced along the way and the impact of clear scope, strong governance and focused development. If you like hearing about new opportunities, support worker pathways and real change in action, this episode is full of ideas worth exploring.
Access a transcript of the Healthcare Support Worker Development and Education Framework – The Changing Landscape episode, available in a Sway document.
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Episode resources:
Development and Education Framework for level 2-4 NMAHP Healthcare Support Workers
Reflective Self-Assessment tool
Standards of proficiency for registered nursing associates - The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Presenter details:
Kirsteen Newman, Senior Educator, NHS Education for Scotland
Margot Russell, Director of NMAHP Practice Development, NHS Lanarkshire
Becky Moran, Senior Practitioner, Practice Education, NHS Lanarkshire
Nicola Ozatalay, Practice Education Facilitator Lead, NHS Lanarkshire
Julie McMillan, Practice Education Facilitator, NHS Lanarkshire
