{"id":2511,"date":"2025-07-24T13:57:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/?page_id=2511"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:54:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:54:50","slug":"discovering-level","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/discovering-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Level"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Discovering Level<\/em> provides short experiential learning opportunities (ranging from a few hours to two days). It enables staff to step outside their usual role, explore different aspects of the organisation, services and roles.&nbsp; It will involve developing objectives and reflecting on learning with the support of a mentor. Opportunities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">clinical shadowing &#8211; another role or department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">succession planning &#8211; meeting with someone in the role you aspire to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">developing organisational understanding &#8211; attending meetings, QI teams, clinical education, research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional practice &#8211; getting involved in a planned activity such as assurance reviews, walk rounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All registered and non-registered nurses and midwives and those under the &#8216;umbrella&#8217; of nursing and midwifery who have been qualified for more than 12 months and have been working in their substantive role for more than 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Criteria for Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If Registered Nurse\/Midwife, qualified for 12 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substantive post in NHS Lothian, in current role for at least 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion and agreement by line manager as part of appraisal \/ personal development planning (PDP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory and essential learning has been completed&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of Discovering Level opportunities completed by an individual staff member will be at the discretion of their line manager. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Identifying Discovering Level Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two types of Discovering Level Opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advertised opportunities &#8211; please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/discovering-level-opportunities\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2554\">Discovery Level Opportunity Library<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/discovering-level-opportunities-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/discovering-level-opportunities-2\/\">Search by Services<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/search-by-role\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/search-by-role\/\">Opportunities by Role<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities identified by the applicant &#8211; make contact with an individual or department that you would like to shadow\/visit and ask them to complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2025\/07\/Experiential-Leadership-Academy-Opportunity-Template-June-2025.docx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"2529\">Experiential Leadership Academy Opportunity Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check you meet the criteria for application <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss with your line manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If approved, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2025\/07\/Experiential-Leadership-Academy-Discovering-Level-Application-and-Reflection-Forum-June-2025.docx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"2522\">Discovering Level application form<\/a>, including the objectives you want to achieve. Obtain signature of line manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact mentor and share application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agree objective, dates and duration of experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm with line manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Criteria for Discovering Level Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A certificate of Discovery Level Award will be issued when the following criteria are met:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Discovering-Certificate.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Discovering-Certificate-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Discovering Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-2980\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7778000975693746;width:329px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Discovering-Certificate-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Discovering-Certificate-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Discovering-Certificate-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Discovering-Certificate.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Discovering-Certificate.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-img-2980\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Discovering-Certificate-300x169.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evidence of completion of the full Discovering Opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/02\/Discovering-Reflection-and-Sign-Off-Form-Feb-2026.docx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"3092\">reflection document<\/a>, including three identified learning points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign off by mentor and line manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration of completion via Microsoft Form. Follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=veDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5JmgDZkT-B8OdMpCSDyKEsBxZUMEpaMUlaWUNRQlBXOU45MUY3VEVUQ0pGOCQlQCN0PWcu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=veDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5JmgDZkT-B8OdMpCSDyKEsBxZUMEpaMUlaWUNRQlBXOU45MUY3VEVUQ0pGOCQlQCN0PWcu\">link<\/a> or scan QR code below<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An evaluation survey will be issued at a later stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08a513a4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code.png\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Candidate Experience QR Code\" class=\"wp-image-2976\" style=\"width:213px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code-1140x1140.png 1140w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code.png\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-img-2976\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2026\/01\/Candidate-Experience-QR-Code-300x300.png\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Discovering Level provides short experiential learning opportunities (ranging from a few hours to two days). 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