# AHP Practice Education Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Ayrshire and Arran. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ahp-practice-education-lead/07d9e264-da30-4d52-b729-6980af25a3e1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ahp-practice-education-lead/07d9e264-da30-4d52-b729-6980af25a3e1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Ayrshire and Arran - **Location:** University Hospital Crosshouse - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Allied health professionals - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £50,861 - £59,159 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-03T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T09:10:11.105Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=273243 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=273243 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsaaa.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 262829 - Salary: Band 7 (£50,861 - £59,159) - Job closing date: 03/11/2026 - Job Type: Allied Health Professions - Location: University Hospital Crosshouse - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: Up to 28.8 - Job posted date: 20/10/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Department: AHP Directorate ### Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) ### AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. ### Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. ### Position An opportunity has arisen for a AHP Practice Education Lead at University Hospital Crosshouse. ### What you will do: Working closely with colleagues in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Education Scotland, and the wider practice education network across Scotland, you will support the delivery of the national work programme and facilitate the development of the workplace as a sustainable quality learning environment for all Allied Health Professional staff - Registered AHPs, pre-registration students, support workers and staff returning to practice. ### For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description ### Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: As a qualified Allied Health Professional, you will be registered with HCPC and bring experience of working in a multi-disciplinary manner, and delivering excellence with regards to practice-based learning. A skilled communicator, you will bring experience of supporting quality improvement initiatives, and facilitating positive learning opportunities. You will be Qualified to master's degree level or able to demonstrate equivalency and be able to evidence continuous professional development relevant to this role. ### For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification ### Hours: Up to 28.8 hours per week Job share will be considered for this post. ### UK Driving Licence: A UK driving licence is essential for this role. If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Alistair Reid on 07825227834 or via email: Alistair.Reid@aapct.scot.nhs.uk ### Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship 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 Immigrations 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 within the attached Candidate Information Pack. ### It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. 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