South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Practice Education Facilitator

Job summary
To be responsible for ensuring students are prepared for placement before entering into SWASfT and for supporting/guiding/point of contact for practice educators (PE's).Be responsible for ensuring PE's are prepared, updated and supported in collaboration with the SWASfT CPD team and academic program leadsBe responsible for ensuring students are prepared for placement setting through the delivery of central and local inductions.To support and achieve local practice placement priorities and NHS England (formally Health Education England) Key performance Indicators (KPIs). To support the Practice Placement Education (PPE) Team in identifying and co-ordinating the placement of university degree students in various settings across the organisation to support practice-based learning and the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a confident and competent registered Paramedics at completion oftheir academic programme

Main duties of the job
This is highly visible role within learning and development, providing practice placement education and support to ensure high quality, safe student placement is achieved. There are several areas by which the role can be separated into.NHS England Formally HEE) Review student feedback from National Education and Training Survey which inform wider student satisfaction and share with the departmental managers to celebrate good feedback and address any concerns arising, escalating where appropriate.Engage in work streams that meet National priorities and challenges as directed by line managers.Partake in provider and external stakeholder meetings to gain wider understanding and knowledge of system-based working and priorities.Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)To attend meetings in both academic and healthcare settings to strengthen practice education and student support processes. Taking forward actions in conjunction with relevant teams, departments both internally and externally to the organisation.To attend events at HEI's providing an opportunity to promote SWASfT as a placement provider for paramedic academic programs. As well as an employer that embraces preceptorship, understanding the importance of a smooth transition into autonomous practice.

About us
To work with the wider Education Department, Operations Directorate, and specifically our practice educators to identify placement learning opportunities and pathways to meet the needs of the programme the students are studying, in conjunction with other members of the PPE Team.Advise, develop and ensure quality of learning opportunities within a multiprofessional framework in order that the service users receive a high standard of care .Provide practice placement pastoral support to students Practice Educators, Operations Teams and wider workforce.Build positive relationships with wider internal directorates/teams in order to develop a team culture and enhance placement quality and experience for all.To work with wider directorates/teams to identify and establish new placement opportunities within the wider scope of the trust to enrich the learning experience of the student and identify career options and opportunities beyond frontline working

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 202-8089551
Job locations: Wiltshire County, Wiltshire, SN14 0AB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent such as an apprenticeship or diploma and working towards a relevant post-graduate level qualification such as MSc.

Desirable

• Management or Clinical Leadership qualification

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working in a healthcare setting as an AHP or other equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a healthcare setting

Skills, knowledge, ability
Essential

• Computer literate with a working knowledge of word processing, databases and spreadsheet packages

Desirable

• Proven ability to act as a leader

Aptitude and personal characteristics
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wiltshire County, Wiltshire, SN14 0AB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.swast.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Education Team Leader
Nicola SHEPHARD
nicola.shephard@swast.nhs.uk