Practice Liaison Facilitator

Sheffield Children'S Nhs Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practice Education Facilitator (registered nurse or health visitor, Band 6 or above) on a secondment for 6 months to join our small, dynamic team. The role supports development of future nurses and enhances practice learning across wards, departments and community settings.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in assessing student nurses, will work with universities on placements, curriculum planning and policy

Qualifications

• RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent clinical qualification.
• Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring partnership working with universities regarding nursing student placements, assessment, curriculum planning and policy development.
• Supporting, educating and advising Learning Environment Managers, Practice Assessors, Practice Supervisors and students throughout the Trust.
• Supporting student nurses on practice placement.
• Teaching and assessing students in practice.
• Managing the placement Quality Assurance database (PARE), collating audit feedback on student experience and ensuring actions are taken where needed to maintain high levels of student learning and experience.
• Ensuring the NMC Education Standards for pre-registration nursing education are achieved and maintained throughout the Trust.
• Proactively advocating for and developing excellent learning cultures, opportunities and environments for nursing students throughout the Trust.

Skills

RN Child (RSCN)

Teaching

Project management

Curriculum planning

Counselling

IT literacy

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Job summary

Secondment | 6 Months ending on the 28-Mar-2027 | Only open to Sheffield Children's Employee's

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse or health visitor (Band 6 or above) to join our small, dynamic, and passionate team as a Practice Education Facilitator.

The Trust facilitates undergraduate pre-registration practice placement education across our wards, clinical departments, and community settings in partnership with universities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting the development of future nurses and enhancing the quality of practice learning throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in the assessment of student nurses across all stages of their training and will be committed to fostering high-quality learning environments that enable students to achieve their full potential.

Main duties of the job

• Ensuring partnership working with universities regarding nursing student placements, assessment, curriculum planning and policy development.
• Supporting, educating and advising Learning Environment Managers, Practice Assessors, Practice Supervisors and students throughout the Trust.
• Supporting student nurses on practice placement.
• Teaching and assessing students in practice.
• Managing the placement Quality Assurance database (PARE), collating audit feedback on student experience and ensuring actions are taken where needed to maintain high levels of student learning and experience.
• Ensuring the NMC Education Standards for pre-registration nursing education are achieved and maintained throughout the Trust.
• Proactively advocating for and developing excellent learning cultures, opportunities and environments for nursing students throughout the Trust.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

This role has been assigned the occupation code 2236 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent clinical qualification
• Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent management of children's clinical area, with current practice experience
• Teaching and Mentorship/ Practice Supervisor/Assessor training
• Project management

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Pre-registration nursing curriculum planning and development
• IT database entry and maintenance
• Teaching
• Counselling

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to: Clinical education
• Evolution of clinical practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Student Liaison Practitioner

Sarah Welsby

[e-mail]

07584600745

Details

Date posted 25 September 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band 7

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata

Secondment

Part-time

Reference number 425-26-8107696

Job locations Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH United Kingdom

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