235842 Practice Education Facilitator
Join to apply for the 235842 Practice Education Facilitator role at NHS Scotland. This position focuses on supporting and quality assuring nursing and midwifery pre‑ and post‑registration workplace learning within the Lothian Health Board area. The successful candidate will facilitate the development of a sustainable quality learning environment for all nursing and midwifery professional staff working across all care settings.
Equal Opportunities Statement
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Working Hours & Conditions
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. Please note that the pay scale in this advert will not be changing as a result.
Additional Considerations
* We anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.
* We will fully support disabled candidates and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neuro‑divergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy.
* To work in the UK, applicants must demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
* This post requires a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult), an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
* Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to the PVG Scheme. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.
Responsibilities
* Facilitate the development of the workplace as a sustainable quality learning environment for all nursing and midwifery professional staff across all care settings.
* Support staff to implement the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment, and help consolidate Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors.
* Support pre‑registration nursing and midwifery students and deliver on the Newly Qualified Registrant programme.
* Support other learners including HNC students, Open University and Return to Practice students.
* Contribute to collaborative working between NHS Lothian, NHS Education for Scotland and higher education partners.
* Support and maximise practice learning capacity whilst maintaining a quality learning environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Evidence of approved Practice Assessor experience.
* Experience supporting nursing and midwifery workplace learning.
* Knowledge of NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Informal Enquiries
Anita Whyte, Strategic Lead for Practice Education in Nursing & Midwifery
Email: anita.whyte@nhs.scot
Mobile: 07773 746 824
Further Information
For further details on the role and person specification, please refer to the linked job description and person specification in the original advert.
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