Practice Experience Facilitator

South Tees Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Teesside is seeking a Practice Experience Facilitator to support pre-registration nursing students and other learners across the University Hospital Tees group. The role is a 6-month secondment, based mainly at North Tees Hospital, with opportunities to work across North Tees, Hartlepool, and UHT sites.

You will spend most time with learners and practice assessors, helping them achieve learning outcomes, contributing to placement quality, maintaining

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with degree-level qualification and current UK registration.
• Experience assessing students in clinical settings.
• Commitment to teaching and supervision in practice.
• Willingness to work towards teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support learners and practice assessors to achieve learning outcomes.
• Assist in maintaining quality placements with HEI and NHSE.
• Promote quality and safety priorities through education.
• Ensure records management in line with NHS Code.

Skills

Assessor of students

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree level registered Nurse

Practice Assessor qualification

Willing to work towards teaching qualification

Job description

Practice Experience Facilitator

Company: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job ID: C9328-26-0587

Job summary

• 2 x 37.5 hours will be based at North Tees Hospital
• Practice Experience Facilitators - 6 month secondment opportunities available at University Hospital Tees (On North Tees Hospital and Hartlepool Hospital Site)
• These posts will be expected to work across sites as required

An exciting opportunity to work within established teams and contribute to the development and maintenance of quality assured placements for pre-registration nursing students, and other learners within the University Hospital Tees (UHT) Group.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of quality assured placements for pre-registration nursing students, and other learners within the University Hospital Tees (UHT) Group.

The post holder will spend the majority of their time working closely with learners and the practice assessors across all areas of clinical practice, supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes in practice. They will support the Senior Nurse Practice Experience Facilitator in ensuring the quality of existing placements by offering support and guidance to assessors or equivalent. They will participate in the collaborative working arrangements that exist with Higher Education Institutions and NHSE in ensuring placement areas meet the needs of the pre-registration nursing curriculum.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate a commitment towards the development of professional and clinical practice at every level of the organisation, embracing the key performance areas of the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and Patient Safety Strategy.

They will contribute to driving the Trust quality and safety priorities through education and role modelling.

The post holder will ensure that they follow the Trust's policy on records management and complies with the NHS Code of Practice for Records Management.

Maintain professional body registration, constantly evaluating own knowledge and practice through the utilisation and appraisal of a wide variety of evidence.

Develop and maintain effective communication networks including within complex situations, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

University Hospital Tees (UHT) offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 328-CP-8030078-C

Job locations: North Tees, University Hospital Tees, Hardwick Road, Stockton on Tees, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experienced assessor of students
• Extensive current clinical experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level registered Nurse
• Practice Assessor qualification
• Willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of the NMC standards of Education (2023)
• High level for commitment and passion for education and student learning
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching and supporting students in practice
• Experience of assessment in practice
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• IT skills
• Effective time management, and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees, University Hospital Tees, Hardwick Road, Stockton on Tees, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Head of Nursing Education, Jean Angus, [e-mail], 01642624105

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