Practice Education Facilitator - INTERNAL

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed.

If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb. vacancyrequests@wales. nhs. ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewPLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARDAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6 month secondment Band 6 Practice Educator Facilitator to join the Practice Facilitator Team. The post is flexible and may be full time or part time and will be discussed at interview.

This post focuses supporting learning in practice and ensuring that Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors within ABUHB fulfil the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards Framework for Nursing and Midwifery Education (2018We are seeking to recruit experienced and highly motivated Registered Nurses with a proven interest in education, excellent communication skills, and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Main duties of the jobThis will include (please read full job description and person specification): Delivering the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor (PS/PA) Preparation Programme.

Provide ongoing support to and give guidance when managing challenging student issues. Deliver update sessions to PS /PA as necessary. Monitor PS/PA status within defined areas of practice across ABUHB. Monitor clinical placement allocations and ensure each area has the capacity to provide the required student support. Liaise with partner universities in relation to student performance. Inform the Lead Practice Facilitator, Divisional Nurse, Senior Nurse, and Ward Managers of any issues that may compromise patient care /learning in practiceThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2026 due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. QualificationsEssential criteriaBSc NursingActive NMC RegistrantDesirable criteriaObtained/working towards an MScTeaching QualificationExpereinceEssential criteriaExperienced PA/PSSignificant Clinical Practice ExperienceDesirable criteriaTeaching/delivering trainingSkillsEssential criteriaExcellent Communication SkillsIT LiterateTime ManagementDesirable criteriaDeliver presentationsProblem SolvingKnowledgeEssential criteriaUnderstanding of Practice FrameworkUnderstanding of NMC StandardsUnderstanding of the Role of the PA/PSDesirable criteriaUnderstanding of current challengesPersonal AttributesEssential criteriaEnthusiasm and DriveOrganised and methodicalTeam and independent workingDesirable criteriaCompassionate