Deputy Director NMAHP NHS Education for Scotland. Postings are my own opinion and don’t necessarily represent NES policy or opinion.
Joined November 2011
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12 May 2022
I'm a registered midwife, nurse & Dr of Education @nesnmahp providing strategic leadership & expertise for nursing & midwifery education & training to ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place to improve care in Scotland #hereforlife
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Maria Pollard retweeted
12 Nov 2024
If NES sounds like an organisation whose board you would like to learn from, make sure you select them in your application.
Applications close on Monday, Nov 18 at 4pm.
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11 Nov 2024
Good luck from all of us at NES Pharmacy to all those sitting the @TheGPhC Registration Assessment tomorrow. Remember all we have discussed at our peer support sessions, stay calm and sense check your answers.
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12 Nov 2024
Our Surgical First Assistant (SFA) programme is to supports NHS Boards in workforce development and diversification, adopting a #OnceForScotland approach for consistency and sustainability of a flexible and responsive surgical workforce.
More info 👉 nhsscotlandacademy.co.uk/pro…
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11 Nov 2024
Our 2025 Maternity & Neonatal Emergency Days are filling up quickly! These are the only dates we are planning to run this course next year, so please don’t miss out.
Book your spot today and secure your place!
courses@basics-scotland.org.uk
@NHS_Education @CSMEN1
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9 Nov 2024
Are you passionate about the delivery of key health and social care services in Tayside? Are you experienced in providing strategic leadership?
A new opportunity has arisen to join the board of NHS Tayside as Chair.
For further info visit: tinyurl.com/2fuyfap5
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7 Nov 2024
Our accelerated Surgical First Assistant (SFA) programme offers a significant reduction in training time and can be completed in 34 weeks without compromising educational or clinical standards.
Find out more ➡️ nhsscotlandacademy.co.uk/pro…
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4 Nov 2024
Our team is all set up at #aspih24 and are excited to share knowledge about NHS Scotland Academy and look forward to meeting others from the #simulation community 🤲
@ASPiHUK
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1 Nov 2024
Abuse isn’t just physical—it often starts with control, manipulation, and isolation. Coercive control creates fear and dependency that’s hard to escape. Watch our new film with @LADbible to spot the warning signs; youtube.com/watch?v=cfOy1V7z…
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3 Nov 2024
With the increased cost of living impacting more and more households, the RCN Foundation Benevolent Grants team share their tips to help your finances.
Follow the link to find out how you can save👇
#FinancialSupport
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2 Nov 2024
For every £1 of public money invested in the higher education sector, £14 goes back into the economy.
Universities power economic growth all over the UK. The government must invest in them to drive the growth mission.
See more on the impact of unis👇
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ALT Map showing the economic impact of the university sector in billions. Scotland- 28.3 Northern Ireland- 4.8 North West- 24.3 North East- 9.3 Yorkshire & Humber- 19.7 Wales- 11 West Midlands- 18.8 East Midlands- 14.9 East England- 19.5 South East- 36.3 London- 60.8 South West- 17.1
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1 Nov 2024
Happy LD Nurses Day! Thank you to all the fantastic LD nurses in @NHSGrampian & across Scotland/UK advocating for the health needs of people with LD. It is the BEST career path! @KerryLDNurse93 @scldnn @LDNurse1 @LDNursingFuture @LDNmgallagher @LDstudentbuzz
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1 Nov 2024
Our Accelerated Anaesthetic Practitioner Programme offers development and career opportunities to learners preparing for the role of anaesthetic practitioner, providing additional learning in a range of areas including immersive simulation.
More info ➡️ nhsscotlandacademy.co.uk/pro…
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1 Nov 2024
Thank you to all our wonderful LD nurse colleagues at @NESnmahp @GCUNursing @ENUHealthSocial @samabdulla @OpenUniversity @junebrown116
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Can the General Nursing Council for Scotland (Education) Fund 1983 and Margaret Callum Rodger Midwifery Award Fund help you to reach your learning and development “ghoul”? Check out the TURAS resource - Writing great applications | Turas | Learn
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31 Oct 2024
Been talking about this traumatising me as a kid for years. Now Greg McEvitt @BBCArchive
has found it! Not seen since Feb 1976. Was shown it last week & my thoughts in this article. Link to full video below. bbc.co.uk/articles/cdxyzq5g9…
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30 Oct 2024
#HealthVisitor in Scotland? Please consider participating in my research, I’m still looking for a few more participants ⬇️⬇️
24 Sep 2024
Are you a #HealthVisitor in Scotland? Have you been working as a HV since at least 2019? Opportunity to participate in research #Covid19 - more details ⬇️ Please share/repost with networks. Scan the QR code or access link in the thread to share your interest #SupportingFamilies
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Maria Pollard retweeted
26 Oct 2024
Universities are incredibly important to public services like the NHS.
As well as contributing billions to the economy, unis train thousands of our public sector workers every year🏥
The government must invest in unis to get the country back on track for growth👇
#AutumnBudget
ALT Infographic showing the number of midwives, counsellors, social worker, teachers, nurses and doctors qualified by year. Midwives- 3210 Counsellors- 7085 Social workers- 9675 Nurses- 38,930 Teachers- 39,630 Doctor 16,970
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27 Oct 2024
#ProudBlue
I love this SO much! Who else thinks this is a phenomenal idea?
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25 Oct 2024
#nhshighland #vacancy
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the fabulous Caithness Team!
For further information and to apply, please follow the link below:
Apply online via: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J…
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