Associate Director of Nursing for Education


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£79,504 to £91,609 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Provide strategic and expert leadership in the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education, ensuring alignment with best practice, workforce capability requirements, and patient safety priorities. Ensure all education programmes are evidence-based, competency driven, and compliant with professional, regulatory, and statutory standards. Oversee the development and implementation of curricula, assessment frameworks, and training methodologies across all healthcare professions. Lead innovation in education delivery, including the adoption of advanced technologies such as simulation, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Establish robust quality assurance mechanisms to ensure all internal and externally commissioned education meets defined standards of excellence. Develop targeted workforce development initiatives aligned to service needs, funding streams, and organisational priorities. Ensure effective systems are in place to evaluate programme impact, including KPIs, outcome measures, and return on investment. Lead the Trusts preparedness for external inspections, ensuring all required evidence and documentation is maintained and accessible. Contribute to the development of postgraduate education strategy, including strengthening partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Oversee study leave governance and equitable access to professional development opportunities with a budget of over £1 million Monitor clinical incidents linked to workforce capability and ensure learning is translated into education and training interventions. Lead the annual education review across the organisation, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, feedback from national and local surveys and supporting workforce planning, reporting to NHSE. Develop and deliver a comprehensive contracted education plan, including commissioning, performance management, and evaluation. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with HEIs and external providers to maximise collaborative learning opportunities. Negotiate and manage contractual agreements for education provision, ensuring value for money and quality outcomes. Promote a culture of continuous professional development and lifelong learning across Nursing, Midwifery, and AHP workforce groups. Provide regular performance and impact reports, including financial and quality metrics. Innovative and creative approach to addressing workforce challenges. Use workforce information to inform education strategy. Contribute to and lead elements of the Trust-wide Education Strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and national policy. Review and develop education-related policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and funding agreements. Establish robust governance systems for quality assurance, reporting, and continuous improvement. Ensure full organisational compliance with external regulatory and inspection requirements. Develop business cases and secure external funding to enhance education provision and infrastructure.

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