Practice Education Facilitator

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 October 2026

The Bournemouth Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) role is a 12-month secondment to provide cover for a corresponding 12-month career break. The role is externally funded by NHSE through the student tariff and has been established for several years.

It is a critical position that provides the key link between SWASFT Practice Educators and Bournemouth University students and staff, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and support across both organisations. This is evidenced in the improvement of the NHSE National Education & Training Survey scores from 2023, 2024 - 2025 which forms part of the Trusts key metrics.

Given the nature of the role, it is highly advantageous for the postholder to have a well-developed understanding of SWASFT operations within the local area, alongside established relationships with key teams. Existing familiarity with the education pathway and local networks would significantly enhance continuity, enable immediate effectiveness in the role, and support the ongoing delivery of a high-quality experience for both students and staff.

• Review student feedback from National Education and Training Survey which inform wider student satisfaction and share with the departmental managers to celebrate good feedback and address any concerns arising, escalating where appropriate.

Engage in work streams that meet National priorities and challenges as directed by line managers

Partake inHEE/HEI and organisational meetings to gain wider understanding and knowledge ofsystem based working and priorities

Higher Educational Institutions

Liaise with the HEIs in relation to clinical and non-clinical curriculum skills development encompassing skills and competencies which need to be achieved on placement

To attend meetings in both academic and healthcare settings to strengthen mentoring and student support processes. Taking forward actions in conjunction with relevant managers and departments.

To attend events at HEI's which will give opportunity to promoteSWASfTas a placement provider for academic programs in Paramedic Science and future AHP, nursing andmidwiferypotential.

Review student feedback in collaboration with the HEI academic teams which inform student satisfaction and that of the departments in which students are being placed and share with the departmental managers to celebrate good feedback and address any concerns arising, escalating where appropriate.

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme (this is subject to your pay not falling below the National Living Wage)
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Alternative formats of our vacancies are available upon request to  . Accessibility statement available upon request.

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PLEASE NOTE:
Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.

Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

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