Practice Facilitator - Apprenticeships

Overview

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a committed and organised individual to join our Apprenticeship Team to support clinical apprentices in the practice environment. The role is part time, 30 hours per week (minimum 22.5 hours over 3 days possible). The closing date is 25 February 2026. Hybrid working is supported; post holders should be prepared to travel to Trust sites and relevant Training Provider sites across the region when required.

You will be responsible for providing tailored support for clinical apprentices across a range of programmes. This will include support, education and advice for apprentice managers, Practice Assessors / educators, coordination of practice placements and collaboration with the Practice Facilitator Team in the ongoing quality, monitoring and enhancement of clinical learning environments. You will represent the Apprenticeship Team at internal and external meetings as required.

The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to adapt in a progressive educational landscape and an understanding of apprenticeships and how these differ from traditional learning routes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who holds either NMC / HCPC Registration to combine clinical expertise, educational passion and operational insight to support and develop our future workforce.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (4500+ staff) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities.

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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The successful post holder can expect to work in a supportive team with regular supervision and access to opportunities for continuing professional development. The team is based at 1 Kings Court, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, though work often takes place in the Education Centre, Evesham Community Hospital as well as other clinical sites / practice education environments. Flexible and agile / home working is supported, though postholders should be prepared to travel to Trust sites and relevant Training Provider sites across the region when required.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

• Registered Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health/Learning Disability).
• Current live registration on the HCPC or NMC register.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of CPD/Teaching.
• Masters Degree or working towards.
• Teaching qualification or equivalent.

• Relevant post registration experience in clinical practice.
• Experienced practice educator/ practice assessor with knowledge of HEIs and AHP or Nursing education.
• Experience of working in different practice settings.

• Experienced practice educator/ practice assessor with knowledge of HEIs and AHP or Nursing education.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust