235501 Clinical Practice Facilitator

NHS Lothian; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Clinical Practice Facilitator to lead nursing teams in providing high-quality, compassionate care. This role emphasizes collaboration and aims at creating an inclusive environment where all staff can thrive. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a commitment to supporting diverse workforces, motivating them to contribute fully to patient care. Join us in making a difference in the community while ensuring inclusive practices across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical practice and facilitation.
• Caring, compassionate, and motivated leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to nursing teams.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and service delivery.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative work culture.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please make sure you submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. Please note that the pay scale in this advert will not be changing as a result.

Clinical Practice Facilitator

NHS Lothian is excited to be recruiting for a Clinical Practice Facilitator at West Lothian District Nursing.

We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family.

Our vision, ambitions and values enable excellent care for our patients and service users. A collaborative, person‑focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences.

Role and Skills

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, refer to the person specification.

Contact

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Alice Millar at [e-mail]