Job Description:
Would you like to promote the quality of the learning experience for student nurses and midwives and increase capacity for the future workforce within practice placement opportunities? If so, then come and join our dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated team and department in NHS Fife.
As a result of the post holder retiring, there is a requirement for a dynamic individual to join the NHS Fife Practice and Professional Development Team. The lead PEF works closely with the Head of Department, NHS Education for Scotland, and partner Higher Education Institutions in a leadership role to provide effective managerial support, education, and development. This role includes working with managers, clinical staff, practice assessors, and supervisors to support student nurses and midwives across all practice learning environments within Fife. The post-holder will be expected to lead the team, provide strategic direction, and inspire and support the PEF/CHEF team to maintain the Quality Standards for Practice Placements and the NMC Standards to support supervision and assessment in practice.
You will need to demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities, along with experience in teaching and facilitation. Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and manage a team are essential to ensure that local and national priorities are met by the Board.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a condition of this post, and the successful applicant will be required to join the scheme prior to appointment.
For informal enquiries, please contact: Gillian Hutchison, Lead Practice Education Facilitator: [email protected] or Mairi McKinley, Head of Practice and Professional Development: [email protected]
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a UK or Irish National, you must confirm your right to work in your application.
We offer flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and fully support candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment practices.
NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.
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