Job overview
Practice Facilitator – maternity leave cover until May 2027
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to join the practice education team whilst our practice facilitator colleague is on maternity leave
The post will be fixed term secondment until May 2027 and will provide an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner and educator looking to develop more specific education knowledge and skills
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver on key project developments (themed around the Safe Learning Environment Charter) required to enhance the service delivered by our team
Our team is based at Hereford County Hospital but an ability to travel to and work at any WVT locations will be required
We are looking for a highly motivated and clinically experienced healthcare practitioner, with a special interest in education, and sound experience of developing others.
The Practice Education Team includes: pre-reg Midwifery, pre-reg Allied Health Professional, pre-reg Nursing, Resuscitation, HASTE, Preceptorship, Clinical skills, International Nurses Programme and Apprenticeships.
The Practice Facilitator post will require a high level of adaptability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the Practice Education Team and across the Education Team.
Main duties of the job
To work collaboratively with clinical area staff and Practice Education Team to facilitate structured learning in the practice area.
To complete key project developments based on Safe Learning Environment Charter
To promote strategies that maximise the learning experience in order to achieve a supportive learning environment.
Act as a positive role model whilst supporting and teaching learners both in the classroom and in clinical practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached for more detail around the role and responsibilities of the practice facilitator
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable significant clinical experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) or above.
- Broad and current experience of organisation, management and delivery of clinical skills within the NHS.
- Experience of teaching skills in acute and / or community based practice setting.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First level professional qualification, including current NMC/HCPC registration
- 1st degree in health related subject or equivalent
- Possession of assessment qualification e.g. Practice Assessor / or equivalent
Desirable
- Teacher / Trainer Award e.g. PGCert (Teacher) / PGCE or equivalent relevant experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Current knowledge of related Assessment Processes for pre and post registration health professions
- Demonstrates an ability to apply and knowledge of leadership charter
- Computer literate and able to use a range appropriate packages to develop lessons and deliver education.
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This advert is for Practice Facilitator - Pre-Registration Team with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata. The contract type is Secondment: 10 months. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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