NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Overview
NES is a remote-friendly employer with staff based throughout Scotland. We support office-based and hybrid working arrangements and welcome conversations about alternative working patterns during the application process. Work Pattern: Permanent, Part Time, 18.5 hours per week. You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. The Opportunity This role provides an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team to support education, training and workforce development on containing and controlling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) as a public health priority. The role will educate our current and future health and social care workforce and wider population on the risks of inappropriate and repeated use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials. This role will provide subject matter currency and expertise to inform the curation, development, and review of AMR/AMS and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) workforce education products, improving our impact on safe and effective contemporary practice across acute, community and primary care services. Do you have a desire to help protect the population of Scotland? Do you have a passion for translating evidence into practice? Do you have experience working in partnership with other national agencies and groups, such as NHS Assure, ARHAI Scotland and the Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG)? Do you enjoy working collaboratively across sectors and different levels of the workforce? Do you enjoy analysing and communicating complex information? Working within the Public Health Programme, you will have the opportunity to make a difference to the health of Scotland’s population and contribute to keeping antimicrobials safe for the future. What We Love To See What We Love To See
Professional registration with the NMC, HCPC or equivalent (e.g., UKPHR or REHIS) Master’s degree or equivalent experience Excellent communication skills Negotiation and change management skills Digital knowledge and experience in technology enhanced learning Experience initiating, conducting and/or coordinating research and project evaluation Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, using tact and persuasion skills when necessary Ability to work on own initiative, organise and prioritise workloads, and meet strict deadlines Benefits Which Matter As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including: Life-work balance with opportunities for flexible and hybrid working Generous NHS pension scheme Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing with service plus 8 days public holiday NHS discounts and more Diversity and Inclusion Developing a successful national service for Scotland requires considering the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work. We are focused on hiring the very best talent and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, aiming to ensure everyone is treated fairly with respect and has a positive recruitment experience. If you are considering applying and would like to discuss this initially, please contact Sabine Nolte, Principal Educator, sabine.nolte@nhs.scot. Next Steps Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote. If successful, you would initially work remotely and from our offices as operationally required. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted by e-mail. Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Tuesday 18 November and Wednesday 19 November 2025. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview. For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below. Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. CVs will not be accepted. For queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot. To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. It can be evidenced through various routes including visas and EU settled and pre-settled status. For more information, please refer to GOV.UK. In some cases, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor and the post meets salary requirements. If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please contact the East Region Recruitment Service at EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Education and Training Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referral messaging and location notices are not part of the official job description. This description has been refined for readability.
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NES is a remote-friendly employer with staff based throughout Scotland. We support office-based and hybrid working arrangements and welcome conversations about alternative working patterns during the application process. Work Pattern: Permanent, Part Time, 18.5 hours per week. You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. The Opportunity This role provides an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team to support education, training and workforce development on containing and controlling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) as a public health priority. The role will educate our current and future health and social care workforce and wider population on the risks of inappropriate and repeated use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials. This role will provide subject matter currency and expertise to inform the curation, development, and review of AMR/AMS and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) workforce education products, improving our impact on safe and effective contemporary practice across acute, community and primary care services. Do you have a desire to help protect the population of Scotland? Do you have a passion for translating evidence into practice? Do you have experience working in partnership with other national agencies and groups, such as NHS Assure, ARHAI Scotland and the Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG)? Do you enjoy working collaboratively across sectors and different levels of the workforce? Do you enjoy analysing and communicating complex information? Working within the Public Health Programme, you will have the opportunity to make a difference to the health of Scotland’s population and contribute to keeping antimicrobials safe for the future. What We Love To See What We Love To See
Professional registration with the NMC, HCPC or equivalent (e.g., UKPHR or REHIS) Master’s degree or equivalent experience Excellent communication skills Negotiation and change management skills Digital knowledge and experience in technology enhanced learning Experience initiating, conducting and/or coordinating research and project evaluation Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, using tact and persuasion skills when necessary Ability to work on own initiative, organise and prioritise workloads, and meet strict deadlines Benefits Which Matter As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including: Life-work balance with opportunities for flexible and hybrid working Generous NHS pension scheme Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing with service plus 8 days public holiday NHS discounts and more Diversity and Inclusion Developing a successful national service for Scotland requires considering the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work. We are focused on hiring the very best talent and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, aiming to ensure everyone is treated fairly with respect and has a positive recruitment experience. If you are considering applying and would like to discuss this initially, please contact Sabine Nolte, Principal Educator, sabine.nolte@nhs.scot. Next Steps Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote. If successful, you would initially work remotely and from our offices as operationally required. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted by e-mail. Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Tuesday 18 November and Wednesday 19 November 2025. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview. For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below. Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. CVs will not be accepted. For queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot. To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. It can be evidenced through various routes including visas and EU settled and pre-settled status. For more information, please refer to GOV.UK. In some cases, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor and the post meets salary requirements. If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please contact the East Region Recruitment Service at EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Education and Training Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referral messaging and location notices are not part of the official job description. This description has been refined for readability.
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