Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 nurse to join the Acute Medical Unit and General Internal Medicine teams as a Practice and Education Facilitator on a substantive, full time position of 37.5 hours a week.

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic clinician with a passion for education and workforce development. The post holder will support the learning and development of nursing staff across the department as well as the division, including preceptorship, student support, competency development and clinical skills training. Working closely with the senior nursing team and multidisciplinary colleagues, the Practice Education Facilitator will help promote high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and professional development within a busy and dynamic environment as well as supporting the division to delivery training.

We are looking for a proactive, organised individual with strong clinical credibility, excellent communication skills and a commitment to supporting others to learn and thrive in the Acute Medical Unit and General Internal Medicine settings.

Main duties of the job
The Practice Education Facilitator will lead and support the development of a positive learning culture within the Acute Medical Unit and General Internal Medicine. This role requires an experienced Acute Medicine nurse with significant acute clinical experience and a strong understanding of current nursing issues, national policy and legislative frameworks affecting clinical practice.

The post holder will create and maintain an effective clinical learning environment, supporting staff of all grades through structured teaching, coaching and competency development. You will design, deliver and facilitate education programmes, contribute to appraisal and professional development processes, and promote evidence-based practice.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), hold a recognised mentorship and teaching qualification, and demonstrate up-to-date clinical skills. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside strong organisational ability, IT competence, and the capacity to plan and manage training programmes effectively.

The successful candidate will be a confident role model who can work independently, manage competing priorities, support staff in sensitive situations, and positively influence professional standards, staff development and retention within a busy same day emergency care environment.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details
Date posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-MED5353-HN
Job locations: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing practice, evidence-based care, professional standards, and contemporary issues affecting healthcare delivery
• Understanding of adult learning principles, workforce development, and educational methodologies
• Knowledge of patient safety, quality improvement, audit, and service development processes
• Understanding of competency frameworks and the development, delivery, and evaluation of educational programmes
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to teach, facilitate, supervise, and assess learners in a variety of clinical and educational settings
• Ability to motivate, influence, and support staff to achieve learning, competency, and professional development goals
• Ability to analyse complex information, identify learning needs, and make sound professional judgements
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
• Ability to build effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, managers, and key stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage a varied workload
• Ability to deliver constructive feedback and support staff through professional development and competency achievement
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and creating positive learning environments
• Demonstrates professional credibility, resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to lifelong learning

Desirable

• Ability to contribute to service improvement, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of change

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) with current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or relevant healthcare-related subject, or equivalent experience
• Recognised Teaching and Assessing Qualification, Practice Assessor qualification, or equivalent educational qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to clinical practice and education

Desirable

• Leadership, mentorship, coaching, or facilitation training
• Postgraduate qualification in education, leadership, clinical practice, or related subject

Experience
Essential

• Significant post-registration clinical experience within an acute healthcare setting
• Experience of delivering education, training, and competency assessment programmes
• Experience of supporting staff development, clinical supervision or mentorship
• Experience of designing and delivering teaching to small and large groups
• Experience of undertaking clinical skills assessment and competency sign-off
• Experience of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience of quality improvement, audit, or service development activities
• Experience of supporting preceptorship, induction, or workforce development programmes
• Experience of developing digital or blended learning resources

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Professional, credible, and approachable role model
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Resilient and adaptable in a changing healthcare environment
• Demonstrates empathy, integrity, and professionalism
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to improving practice and patient care

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).

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.