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Level 5

Level 5 - Overview

Health Level

Registered practitioners consolidating pre-registration experience and getting ready for a higher level of functioning (Scottish Government Workforce 2009)

Attributes

People at level 5 will have a comprehensive factual and theoretical knowledge within a field of work and an awareness of the boundaries of that knowledge.

They are able to use knowledge to solve problems creatively, make judgements which require analysis and interpretation, and actively contribute to service and self development. They may have responsibility for supervision of staff or training.

Indicative Reference Title: Practitioner

Qualification

  • Registered as a Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Successfully completed degree level pre-registration programme as a minimum
  • Working at Degree level

SCQF

Level 8-10

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