AHP Education Lead

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Allied Health Professional (AHP) with a passion for education and workforce development? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Education and Training Team as a Workforce Development Lead for AHPs. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing education, training, and workforce development for pre-registration and qualified AHPs, supporting their career journey from entry to expert practice.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative leader with:

• Experience in AHP education, workforce development, or training.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A commitment to fostering professional development and lifelong learning.
• The ability to develop and implement strategies to meet the evolving needs of the AHP workforce.
  
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of AHP education and workforce development. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the professional growth of our team and the quality of care we provide.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Education and Training Team and working closely with the Associate Director of AHPs, the post holder will lead initiatives to support the development and education of the AHP workforce. This includes registered and unregistered practitioners, pre-registration students, apprentices, individuals returning to practice, those returning after retirement, and international recruits across the Trust.

You will collaborate with service lines to evaluate current educational offerings, develop innovative training strategies, and align workforce development with the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan. Your expertise will directly impact the professional growth of AHPs and ensure a robust pipeline of skilled practitioners.

About Us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

ServiceWe will put our patients first

TeamworkWe will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

RespectWe will act with integrity

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of AHP educational services across Great Western Hospital, fostering innovative and evidence-based learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with AHP service lines to review current educational practices and align them with workforce development strategies.
• Support and mentor undergraduate and apprentice learners, new recruits, and registered practitioners seeking development opportunities.
• Partner with the nursing student placement lead, preceptorship lead, and AHP clinical practice educator to facilitate work-based learning and provide comprehensive support for educators in their roles
• Strengthen relationships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and other educational providers to enhance learning environments and build a sustainable pipeline of AHP learners.
• Act as a role model and mentor, championing high-quality, evidence-based education to meet the needs of students and NHS England requirements
• Collaborate across the Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire (BSW) system to maximise learning opportunities for smaller workforce groups, driving system-wide impact.
  
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential

• Registered AHP or NMC registered nurse
• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. Pg vert in clinical education
• Masters Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
  
  
  

Desirable

• Leadership course
• Management qualification
  
  
  

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of AHP clinical practice
• Up to date knowledge of HCPC standards for student education and best practice within speciality area and application of this in practice
• Understanding and application of the principles of clinical governance, risk and safety management, clinical auditing and assurance framework
• Experience of working as a mentor/preceptor
  
  
  

Desirable

• Management experience
• knowledge and understanding of AHP strategic drivers such AHP into action
• Understanding of AHP workforce planning and barriers
  
  
  

Knowledge Essential

• Ability to apply critical thinking/independent judgement to identify solutions to variable problems
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to others
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with others
• Accepts responsibility working under own initiative within the boundaries of the role
  
  
  

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab) .

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 (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).