Overview
1 x Substantive Practice Education Practitioner, Band 6, 30 hours/week. The post holder will work in partnership with the Practice Education Facilitator and will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality practice education support and delivery across the Trust to meet the professional development needs of learners and educators across each hospital/LCO/MCS across the Group. The post holder will support and take responsibility for aspects of the Trust education strategies through the delivery of education programmes and will act as an exemplary role model for learners exhibiting the Trust values and behaviours.
Main duties
Assuring visibility in learning environments across the Trust to facilitate the support of learners and the delivery of practice education as required. Supporting learners to identify and achieve their learning needs in line with their programme requirements, supporting the provision of constructive feedback within a safe and effective learning environment. Empowering teams through innovation and role modelling, engaging in the delivery of Trust wide education policies and strategy to promote a culture where practice education is valued and enabling effective learning environments. Contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of evidence-based practice education programmes for nursing, midwifery and AHP learners and educators across the Trust in line with Trust and national policy e.g., clinical skills, reflective discussions.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, championing collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate. We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, and drive research and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, and we are embarking on a Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.
Details
* Date posted: 10 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 349-COR-7462103*
* Job locations: Trust Wide; Old School of Physiotherapy Annexe, Manchester, M13 9WL
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide with the Job Description and Person Specification to understand the Trust, our benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others before submitting an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Candidate information
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Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Registered with professional body (NMC/HCPC/GPHC)
* Graduate
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Evidence of Masters (level 7) study
* Appropriate teaching and education qualification
Knowledge (Essential)
* Understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes
* Current knowledge of professional regulatory body requirements and national policy
* Involvement with quality improvement methodology and outcome measurement
* Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
* Knowledge of different methods/styles for teaching and learning underpinned by theory
Training and Experience (Essential)
* Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience for a number of years
* Experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare learners
* Experience across professional and organisational boundaries
* Involvement in the development and implementation of evidence based systems and procedures
Desirable
* Practical experience of facilitating change
Skills and Abilities (Essential)
* Involvement in planning, implementation and evaluation of education programmes
* Organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
* Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative
* Flexible and able to manage competing priorities
* Ability to teach and facilitate with different groups of staff and learners
Attributes (Essential)
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across diverse backgrounds
* Role model in clinical and education practice
* Attention to detail and quality of work
* Team player and adaptable to different learning styles
* Willingness to work across organisational boundaries
Desirable
* Ability to write evidence based reports
* Knowledge of auditing, evaluation, action planning and feedback to staff and learners
Fraud and compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order) and requires submission for Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.
Sponsorship and UK Registration
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.
Employer details
Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trust Wide, Old School of Physiotherapy Annexe, Manchester, M13 9WL
Employer website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
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