Practice Education Facilitator - Band 6 - GH

Practice Education Facilitator - Band 6 - GH

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our 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.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. Pay scale remains unchanged.

Applicants must hold a valid Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership or be able to obtain one before starting. A different level of criminal records check may be required due to legislative changes effective 1 April 2025.

Within this role you will:

• Facilitate the development of the workplace as a sustainable quality learning environment for all nursing and midwifery professional staff across Lothian Health Board.
• Support staff to implement the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment, and to develop their practice as supervisors and assessors.
• Support pre‑registration nursing and midwifery students and newly qualified registered practitioners through the Newly Qualified Registrant programme.
• Assist 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 while maintaining a high quality learning environment.

Qualifications and experience:

• Evidence of approved Practice Assessor experience.
• PVG Scheme membership or ability to obtain one.

Informal enquiries:
Anita Whyte, Strategic Lead for Practice Education in Nursing & Midwifery – Email: anita.whytet – Mobile: 07773 746 824.

Location:

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom – Working with NHS Lothian Practice Education Team.