Clinical Education Manager - South
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, EX2 7HYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Directorate as a Clinical Education Manager, leading and shaping the delivery of high-quality cli...
The Clinical Education Manager will be responsible for the leadership, management and development of the regional clinical education service across Clinical Education, EOC Education and Driving Education.
The post holder will lead multi-disciplinary education teams across multiple counties, ensuring effective delivery of clinical education, statutory and mandatory training, onboarding activity and workforce development priorities. They will provide senior leadership to Education Team Leaders and specialist education leads, supporting staff performance, development, wellbeing and professional standards.
The role will be clinically accountable for the safety, quality and professional standards of education delivered within the region. This will include ensuring education is evidence based, aligned to Trust clinical guidance and delivered by competent and supported educators.
The role will require strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, particularly when working with senior operational colleagues, education teams, learners and external partners to resolve competing priorities and ensure education delivery remains safe, effective and responsive to organisational need.
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and 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
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional clinical qualification e.g. Paramedic, Nurse
- Relevant adult teaching qualification, e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent
- Academic attainment at a minimum of Degree (level 6) qualification Level, with evidence of postgraduate level education
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to clinical education, professional practice, leadership and management.
Desirable
- Management or leadership qualification
- Membership of the relevant professional body (e.g. College of Paramedics)
- Master's degree or working towards a master's level qualification in education, leadership, healthcare, workforce development or a related subject
- Specialist clinical education, simulation, assessment or practice education qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant senior experience in clinical education, workforce development or professional development within a healthcare setting
- Significant experience of leading and managing teams, including management through direct report managers or specialist leads
- Experience of managing education delivery across multiple sites, services or geographical areas
- Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating education delivery plans
- Experience of managing statutory and mandatory education compliance, onboarding or workforce capability programmes
- Experience of clinical education governance, risk management, quality assurance or investigation processes
Desirable
- Experience in an ambulance service or pre-hospital care setting
- Experience of working with universities, education providers, awarding bodies or regional education networks
- Experience of business case development, service redesign or organisational change
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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