Support in practice

In line with the Standards framework for nursing and midwifery (2018), the practice organisations have key support teams in place. These may be Practice Education Facilitators (PEF) or Practice Placement Facilitators (PPF) who are on site as part of the practice education support team, and who report to the Clinical Undergraduate and Work Based Learning Development Lead. They have responsibility to support Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors in the provision of practice learning opportunities for students/learners to meet the proficiencies required within the NMC (2018) Standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates. The practice education teams in the partner organisations work closely with the programme team to ensure quality learning experiences. The Director of Practice Learning has overview of Quality Assurance (QA), and the Academic Assessors ensure process is adhered to in supporting students’ learning.

If you have any concerns regarding your practice you should initially raise these concerns with your Practice Assessor in a timely manner. 

If the Practice Assessor cannot remedy your concern, then they will then escalate this to the Practice Learning Facilitator (PLF) or Practice Education Facilitator (PEF), or your nominated person within the PIVO organisations.