Education Governance Lead (INTERNAL ONLY)
Closing date: 19 May 2026
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Education Governance Lead to join our Education team. This pivotal role will support the development, delivery, and quality assurance of clinical education across the southern region of the Trust and can be based at any Education Centre within the Trust.
Right to Work / Certificate of Sponsorship
This role meets the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. Applications are welcome from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK. For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
Main duties of the job
* Help to develop and oversee the Trust's clinical education programme, including simulation and digital learning.
* Support and develop Education Leads and Practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based training.
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to shape national and local education programmes.
* Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and strategic objectives.
* Act as a clinical and educational role model, promoting excellence in patient care and professional development.
Benefits
* Standard working week of 37.5 hours.
* Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year plus public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
* Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working.
* Career and salary progression.
* Car leasing scheme.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
* Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes.
* Staff networks.
* Access to a range of discounts from various organisations across the UK.
Additional information
Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent and working towards a relevant post-graduate level qualification such as MSc.
* Cert Ed or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification at level 6 or above.
* Minimum 5 years post-registration experience as a Registered Health Care Professional.
* Management or Clinical Leadership qualification.
* Membership of the College of Paramedics.
* ALS / EPALS provider.
Previous Experience (Paid or Unpaid)
* Experience of clinical mentoring.
* Experience of teaching pre and post registration healthcare professionals in class-based and operational settings.
* Experience of liaison with external stakeholders and institutions.
* Experience of teaching at higher education level.
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
* Proven ability to act as a clinical leader and manager.
* Portfolio evidence of design and development of education syllabus.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours.
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