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.