Practice Education Facilitator

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Practice Education Facilitator to support and mentor student nurses, apprentices, and newly registered nurses. The role requires current NMC registration, a strong clinical background, and a minimum of 4 years post-registration experience in relevant fields. You will facilitate placements, collaborate with clinical teams, and ensure high-quality education and guidance. Join our forward-thinking team and access professional development and NHS benefits.

Benefits

NHS benefits including pension

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and strong clinical background.
• Minimum 4 years post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities.
• Experience in clinical education, mentorship, and delivering training/presentations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and development in placement areas across Kent and Medway.
• Identify suitable placements and match students to appropriate learning environments.
• Conduct placement visits to support Practice Assessors and students.

Skills

Strong clinical background

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Mentorship

Education

Current NMC registration

4 years post-registration experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria.

Join our Nurse Education Team at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

We believe excellence in patient care starts with exceptional education and support for our nursing workforce. We’re seeking a passionate Practice Education Facilitator to help shape the development of student nurses, apprentices, and newly registered nurses—ensuring they receive the highest standard of education and guidance during placements and in practice.

What You’ll Do

• Support and mentor learners throughout their journey.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and academic partners to deliver high-quality placements.
• Champion best practice in clinical education and workforce development.
• Act as a role model for professional standards and compassionate care.

What We’re Looking For

• Current NMC registration and strong clinical background.
• Minimum 4 years post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities.
• Experience in clinical education, mentorship, and delivering training/presentations.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills, and ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and development in placement areas across Kent and Medway.
• Identify suitable placements and match students to appropriate learning environments.
• Conduct placement visits to support Practice Assessors and students.
• Lead and facilitate the Preceptorship programme, including teaching sessions, reflective practice, and guidance for Preceptees, Preceptors, and Managers.
• Support Practice Assessors through training, updates, and provision of resources.
• Monitor placement quality through evaluations and maintain accurate records for CQC, NMC, universities, and other key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with teams to increase student placement capacity, providing guidance and support to Practice Assessors and Managers, and monitoring progress and quality.
• Represent the Trust confidently in meetings with internal teams and university partners.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of mental health nursing.
• Access professional development and career progression.
• Enjoy NHS benefits, including pension and flexible working.

Other Essential Requirements

• You will need to be self‑motivated and organised, with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working with screens for extended periods and proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work in a hybrid model, including working from home and travelling to your base and placement areas as required.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.

Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us – if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that’s doing well together.

If you’re passionate about education and want to make a real impact on the future of nursing within the NHS, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Practice Education Facilitator.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026