Academy Clinical Lead - Denton, Manchester
gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary and Urgent care providers in North West England. Based in Denton, Manchester, we have an excellent and exciting opportunity for a Academy Clinical Lead to join our growing Academy Team.
The Academy Clinical Lead is a senior clinical education role responsible for overseeing the delivery of high‑quality clinical learning, placements and apprenticeship pathways across gtd healthcare. The post holder will act as the organisation’s clinical education expert, ensuring that students, apprentices, GP registrars and other learners receive safe, supportive and engaging learning experiences.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including universities, training providers and healthcare services, the Academy Clinical Lead will be responsible for maintaining high‑quality placement environments, leading audits and quality assurance activities, and driving improvements based on learner feedback and performance data.
The hours of work for this post are 15 hours per week, hybrid working model.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert for clinical placements, supporting the resolution of complex learner scenarios and providing specialist advice.
- Coordinate and oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of clinical education pathways.
- Be responsible for effective clinical supervision practices.
- Lead and coordinate regular learner progress reviews.
- Ensure placement environments are suitable, prepared and compliant.
- Oversee and coordinate external audit processes relating to placement provision.
- Lead and coordinate internal placement base audits.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of placements and programmes, using feedback and data to drive continuous improvement.
- Act as a central point of coordination for trainee data for the organisation.
- Support the development and ongoing review of policies and processes relating to clinical learning and placement provision.
- Maintain and refine clinical placement documentation.
- Design and deliver a range of clinical training, workshops and educational sessions.
- Develop and maintain educational resources including learner timetables, induction booklets, competency frameworks and other materials.
- Proactively promote and showcase the academy’s high‑quality learner experience.
- Maintain own clinical competence, professional registration and clinical supervision skills.
Academy Clinical Lead in Denton employer: gtd healthcare
gtd healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and values-led environment for Advanced Clinical Practitioners in Sefton. With a strong focus on employee growth through access to the gtd learning academy and flexible working policies, staff can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in a diverse community. The organisation's commitment to wellbeing initiatives and a family-friendly approach further enhances the rewarding experience of working here.
