Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Relevant post qualification clinical experience
- Experience
Specialist professional knowledge of education and development of practice
- Experience
Experience of Monitoring standards in Practice
- Experience
Experience of supporting practice based learning, education audit and the development of strategies to enhance the learning environment
- Qualifications
HCPC qualification/registration
- Qualifications
Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Qualifications
Learner support qualification
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development
- Qualifications
Relevant post qualification clinical experience
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of planning, design and delivery of training programmes
- Experience
Experience of working at the interface between education and other external health care providers for AHPs
- Qualifications
Specialist professional knowledge of education and development of practice
- Qualifications
Experience of planning, design and delivery of training programmes
- Qualifications
Experience of supporting practice based learning
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Allied Health Professional who is passionate about the education and development of our future AHP workforce. The post holder will work in partnership with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), AHP leads, student placement coordinators, clinical educators and other relevant stakeholders to establish high quality, multi-professional learning environments.
The postholder will establish a sustainable, coordinated approach and deliver our commitment to expand AHP clinical placement capacity across our settings. This will include development of new models of practice education within the apprenticeship framework.
The post holder will be required to work across Trust sites.
This is a 12 months fixed term/secondment part-time post. Working 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
This role will positively influence and improve the quality of the learning environment by providing support, supervision, educational and professional development opportunities for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) within the practice setting. To lead the training and development of the AHP student workforce, ensuring that the interventions and interactions that people receive from AHPs are underpinned by an up-to-date research and evidence base, focused on standards of each professional body, clinically effective and fit for the future.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Clinical Education team to provide support and assistance to AHP students.
- Work clinically alongside students, assisting them with putting theory into practice, e.g. role modelling/ coaching.
- Undertake placement assessments / audits in a timely manner and develop processes to respond appropriately to support safe learning environments
- Ensure sufficient AHP student placement capacity within SABP, balancing the needs of students and the needs of services effectively whilst providing sufficient high quality learning experiences, including those with special needs.
- Oversee and assist with the planning of placements for Trainees in partnership with the rest of the clinical education team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Learning Environment Lead-AHP with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leatherhead, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Allied health professionals role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 Pro rata. The contract type is Secondment: 12 months (Or Fixed Term contract). The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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