Job summarySecondment | 6 Months ending on the 28-Mar-2027 | Only open to Sheffield Children's Employee'sAn 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 jobReporting into the Matron, some of your responsibilities will include:- 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 usAt 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 responsibilitiesFor 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-codesDiversity StatementAt 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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent clinical qualification
- Degree in relevant subject or equivalent qualification
ExperienceEssential- Recent management of children's clinical area, with current practice experience
- Teaching and Mentorship/ Practice Supervisor/Assessor training
- Project management
Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Pre-registration nursing curriculum planning and development
- IT database entry and maintenance
- Teaching
- Counselling
Personal AttributesEssential- Commitment to: Clinical education
- Evolution of clinical practice
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
AddressSheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Student Liaison Practitioner
Sarah Welsby
s.welsby@nhs.net
07584600745
DetailsDate posted25 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractSecondment
Working patternPart-time
Reference number425-26-8107696
Job locationsSheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
United Kingdom
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