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Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
This episode highlights how Associate Practice Educators in NHS Lanarkshire support trainee Assistant Practitioners through structured learning, mentorship, competency development, and the use of national frameworks to guide progression into practice. It shows how the programme builds learners’ confidence and skills, strengthens workforce capacity, and improves patient care, while emphasising the importance of collaboration and ongoing support.
Access a transcript of the Framework to Frontline: Supporting Assistant Practitioner Development in NHS Lanarkshire episode, available in a Sway document.
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Episode resources:
NMAHP Development Framework
Development and Education Framework for level 2-4 NMAHP Healthcare Support Workers
HNC Healthcare Practice SCQF level 7 - Qualifications Scotland (Currently being redeveloped as NextGen qualification)
PDA Education, Training and Assessment SCQF level 8 - Qualifications Scotland
Presenter details:
Kirsteen Newman, Senior Educator, NHS Education for Scotland
Julie McMillan, Practice Education Facilitator, NHS Lanarkshire
Jennie Leyden, Associate Practice Educator, NHS Lanarkshire
Pauline Morris, Associate Practice Educator, NHS Lanarkshire
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