Job summary
The Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) will play a key role within the Professional Workforce Team in supporting the growth, development, and retention of the AHP, Nursing, and Midwifery workforce. The post holder will help ensure high-quality learning environments, effective support for learners and staff, and delivery of workforce initiatives aligned to organisational and national strategies.
Working across clinical teams as well as with senior leaders, the PEF will facilitate learning, champion professional development, support quality improvement, and contribute to strategic projects that sustain and strengthen the future workforce for AHPs, Nursing and Midwifery.
Main duties of the job
Education, Learning & Workforce Development
- Support high-quality learning for pre-registration AHP, nursing, and midwifery learners.
- Contribute to coordinating and delivering apprenticeships.
- Work flexibly to meet changing workforce priorities.
- Deliver education sessions, workshops, and presentations.
- Guide clinical teams on supervision and learner support.
- Collaborate with universities and partners on placement quality, learner issues, and capacity planning.
Workforce Growth & Retention- Support workforce growth and retention strategies across AHP, nursing, and midwifery.
- Assist senior leaders with workforce planning and pipeline development.
- Participate in early-careers, progression, and widening-participation activities.
- Help enhance the experience of learners and new starters to foster belonging.
Quality, Governance & Assurance- Support monitoring and reporting of placement quality, governance, and learner experience.
- Assist with audits, action planning, and improvement work.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to data analysis.
Engagement & Collaboration- Work with clinical leaders, educators, and workforce teams to maintain strong learning environments.
- Build relationships with HEIs, apprenticeship providers, and professional partners.
- Act as an ambassador for the Professional Workforce Team.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
- Professional Registration (AHP, Nursing and/or Midwifery)
- Experience of supporting learners
Desirable
- Teaching and/or Training Qualifications
- Quality Improvement qualification
- Coaching/Mentoring/PNA/PMA/PA
shortlisting
Essential
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
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 5NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
