Job summary INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY An exciting vacancy has arisen for a Practice Education Facilitator within the Practice Development Team to lead, develop and manage the implementation of our practice education priorities across North Cumbria. The Practice Development Team comprises; Practice Development Leads for clinical skills, apprenticeships and preceptorship, Practice Education Facilitators, Clinical Educators, Clinical Education Coordinators and administrative staff. The Practice Development team support staff and learners in developing essential skills required in practice and support high quality clinical placements for pre-registration students and apprentices. We have an opportunity for an experienced and motivated registered professional who is passionate about pre-registration education to join the Trust as Practice Education Facilitator. We expect you to have a clear commitment to health care professional education and possess excellent leadership, communication, change management and organisational skills and have the ability to inspire and enthuse all grades of staff. The post-holder will work office hours across multiple Trust sites working in collaboration with staff, learners and partner organisations. You will be supported to access relevant professional development opportunities. Main duties of the job Practice Education Facilitator (band 7), 37.5 hours per week, permanent The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality multi-professional learning environments and will be required to work locally within services and organisations where inter-professional learning opportunities can be promoted. The post holder will be required to support the breadth of the student experience, which may require cross boundary working. Key external partners include: Health Education England HEI's Locality based Service Providers - local Trusts and the Private, Voluntary and Independent Sector About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. Were responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time. Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 262-A-25-7004472 Job locations West Cumberland Hospital Homewood Road Whitehaven CA28 8JG Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 Administration cost of £3.85 £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 administration cost of £3.90 £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 Administration cost of £3.85 £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 administration cost of £3.90 £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Health Care Professional qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up to date professional registration Specialist knowledge of education in practice at Masters level or equivalent e.g. mentorship module at Masters level. Desirable Master's Degree Post graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning Knowledge Essential Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience. Extensive experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare learners in the practice setting Experience of having worked across professional and organizational boundaries Practical experience of facilitating change and improvement Experience of staff management/staff supervision Experience of developing and implementing new systems and procedures Experience of managing projects or quality improvement initiatives Knowledge and experience of the private, voluntary and independent sector Desirable Experience of teaching in academic settings Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations Ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve conflict including using negotiation skills. Ability to present to large groups of people Ability to teach and facilitate in a variety of settings with different groups of staff Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes Excellent organisational and administrative skills Excellent time management skills Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work Adaptable to meet differing learning styles/ preferences Ability to write evidence based reports Understanding of quality improvement methodology and outcome measurement Personal Circumstances Essential Flexible approach to working patterns and locations Ability to travel throughout the county Commitment to personal and professional development Other requirements Essential Promote equality and value diversity Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Health Care Professional qualification, to a minimum of degree level, with up to date professional registration Specialist knowledge of education in practice at Masters level or equivalent e.g. mentorship module at Masters level. Desirable Master's Degree Post graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning Knowledge Essential Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience. Extensive experience of teaching, supervising and assessing healthcare learners in the practice setting Experience of having worked across professional and organizational boundaries Practical experience of facilitating change and improvement Experience of staff management/staff supervision Experience of developing and implementing new systems and procedures Experience of managing projects or quality improvement initiatives Knowledge and experience of the private, voluntary and independent sector Desirable Experience of teaching in academic settings Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations Ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve conflict including using negotiation skills. Ability to present to large groups of people Ability to teach and facilitate in a variety of settings with different groups of staff Able to plan, implement and evaluate education programmes Excellent organisational and administrative skills Excellent time management skills Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work Adaptable to meet differing learning styles/ preferences Ability to write evidence based reports Understanding of quality improvement methodology and outcome measurement Personal Circumstances Essential Flexible approach to working patterns and locations Ability to travel throughout the county Commitment to personal and professional development Other requirements Essential Promote equality and value diversity 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). Additional information 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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address West Cumberland Hospital Homewood Road Whitehaven CA28 8JG Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)