Practice Education Facilitator
Job in
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01609, USA
Listing for:
NHS
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Education Administration, Adult Education
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
To be considered for this role you must apply through our University of Worcester website:
Alternatively, click the "Apply directly" link under the supporting links section, which will also take you to our website.
The University of Worcester is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Education Facilitators to join our innovative School of Nursing and Midwifery. This newly created post offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in shaping the future of nursing education by ensuring our students and apprentices receive outstanding, supportive, and high-quality practice learning experiences. Working at the heart of our partnerships with healthcare providers, you will play a vital role in bridging theory and practice, fostering collaboration, and enhancing placement quality across diverse clinical environments.
As part of a committed team of Practice Education Facilitators, you will work collaboratively to deliver exceptional support and guidance, ensuring consistency and excellence in practice education across the region. This post is ideal for candidates who are considering a transition from clinical practice into higher education and are passionate about developing the next generation of nurses.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain regular communication with practice assessors, supervisors, academic assessors, and students.
- Monitor placement quality and support audits to ensure compliance with NMC standards.
- Assist in onboarding new placements to expand capacity.
- Support students in linking theory to practice, identifying learning opportunities, and preparing for placements.
- Provide timely and empathetic support during placements and contribute feedback to course teams.
- Participate in the development and delivery of training for practice assessors and supervisors.
- Act as a personal academic tutor and academic assessor.
This role requires flexibility, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekend work, as well as travel to placement sites.
About us The University of Worcester is renowned for its inclusive and supportive learning environment. You will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing student learning and placement quality through effective practice liaison. You will have the opportunity to study on our Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.
Job responsibilities
Maintain regular communication with and act as a resource for, practice assessors, supervisors, academic assessors, facilitators / educators, and students / apprentices to share routine information.Work collaboratively with course teams, placement support team, and external partners to ensure concerns are managed promptly to ensure a positive and productive learning environment.Monitor placement quality using established checklists / evaluations and report concerns / propose solutions to the Practice Lead.Support Practice Learning Environment audits by providing information and completing standard forms in accordance with university policy and school procedures and assist in the onboarding of new placements to expand placement capacity.Facilitate communication regarding student progress, assessments, and reasonable adjustments referring concerns to the appropriate university contact.Attend Practice Facilitator meetings to review evaluations, audits, and action plans.Support students / apprentices in linking theory to practice by Identifying learning opportunities, promoting self-reflection, assisting in placement preparation in collaboration with course teams and placement staff and support assessment requirements. e.g. use of Practice Assessment Documents.Visit placement areas and meet students and Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors in the clinical setting, providing timely and empathetic support to students / apprentices throughout their placement experience, referring to Student Services, Personal Academic Tutor / Academic Assessor as appropriate.Provide feedback to course teams on placement experiences to contribute to curriculum planning.Act as a personal academic tutor and academic assessor.Assist in the development, delivery, and evaluation of preparation for practice assessors, supervisors, and academic assessors under the supervision of, and in partnership with, the university lead / Practice Lead.Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.* The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.Person Specification Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Nursing.
- A current…
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