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The developing role of the Educational Facilitator
Author(s) -
MARTIN P.J.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of nursing management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2834
pISSN - 0966-0429
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2834.1995.tb00095.x
Subject(s) - facilitator , business , public relations , service (business) , service provider , health professionals , key (lock) , professional development , knowledge management , nursing , medical education , health care , medicine , psychology , political science , marketing , social psychology , computer science , law , computer security
The National Health Service has undergone significant reforms in recent years. A consequence of these reforms has been to recast the relationship between service providers (Trusts) and educational providers (University Departments). This relationship is increasingly formalized through contractual processes and the ability of University Departments to respond promptly to identified needs within Trusts may become inhibited. As a Trust employee the Educational Facilitator can provide practice‐led educational initiatives utilizing the resources found within the clinical environment. Such initiatives would be in accord with Trust objectives and be put into operation with ease. The current role of the educational facilitator is explored with key role components and functional areas identified. The paper concludes with a consideration of the role in the development of professional knowledge and strategies for knowledge development.