Head of Practice Education - Learning, Education & Development


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cosham, PO6 3LY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

As Matron for Practice Education, you will lead and support a team of practice educators, champion excellent learning environments, and drive innovative approaches to education, apprenticeships, preceptorship, professional development and career progression. You will work across professional boundaries to support recruitment, retention and workforce transformation, ensuring that staff and learners have access to high-quality educational opportunities that enable them to grow and succeed. We are looking for a credible and inclusive leader with significant clinical and educational experience, excellent relationship-building skills and a proven ability to lead change. You will be passionate about developing people, influencing practice and creating a culture where learning, improvement and compassionate leadership thrive. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on workforce development across the organisation while working with dedicated colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding education and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. Job Summery Provide strategic and operational leadership for practice education across the organisation, ensuring education provision aligns with service priorities and workforce requirements. Lead and manage Practice Education teams, providing visible professional leadership, direction, support and performance management. Support workforce development through the design and delivery of education, training, apprenticeships, preceptorship and career development pathways. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective clinical placements for learners across non-medical professions, working in partnership with Higher Education Institutions and Further Education providers. Develop and maintain high-quality learning environments that promote excellence in education, learner experience and professional development. Support recruitment, retention, succession planning and talent management initiatives to develop a sustainable workforce fit for future service needs. Provide expert educational advice and support to the Professional and Clinical Education Team, Care Groups and wider organisational stakeholders. Lead and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of education programmes, ensuring alignment with local and national priorities. Monitor education quality, compliance and performance metrics, using data, audit and feedback to drive continuous improvement. Champion evidence-based practice, innovation, research and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care and workforce capability. Produce reports and present educational performance, workforce development activity and improvement initiatives at Trust forums and governance meetings. Foster collaborative relationships with clinical services, education providers and external partners to support workforce supply and professional development opportunities. Lead investigations and responses to complaints, incidents and concerns relating to education and learning environments, ensuring lessons are identified and embedded into practice. Represent the Deputy Director Education as required and contribute to Trust-wide strategic education, workforce and professional development initiatives Interviews are planned for Thursday 22nd October Please refer to the Job description for further information. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

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