Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Directorate as a Clinical Education Manager, leading and shaping the delivery of high-quality clinical education across a diverse and dynamic region.
We are looking for an experienced clinical education leader, or an aspiring senior leader ready for a development opportunity, who is passionate about developing people, improving education quality and supporting excellent patient care. In this pivotal role, you will provide senior leadership to multi-disciplinary education teams across Clinical Education, EOC Education and Driving Education, ensuring our people are confident, competent and supported to deliver safe, effective care.
The role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery. You will be responsible for developing and delivering regional education plans, supporting statutory and mandatory training compliance, overseeing onboarding activity, providing assurance on education quality and working closely with operational colleagues across multiple counties.
If you are clinically credible, values-led and motivated by making a tangible difference to staff development and patient care, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a specialist education service and help shape the future capability of our workforce.
Please note salary is currently indicative pending job evaluation.
Main duties of the jobThe 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.
About usWorking 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.
BenefitsCompetitive NHS salary A standard working week of 37.5 hoursHoliday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsPay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime workingGenerous Pension SchemeCareer and salary progressionCar leasing schemeFree parking across Trust sitesStaff networks Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UKDetailsDate posted23 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
57,528 to 64,750 a year
per annum (Indicative)
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number2 Job locationsTrust HQAbbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial EstateExeterEX2 7HYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
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, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
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, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: Specification
Education and Qualifications
EssentialRelevant professional clinical qualification e.g. Paramedic, NurseRelevant adult teaching qualification, e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalentAcademic attainment at a minimum of Degree (level 6) qualification Level, with evidence of postgraduate level educationEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to clinical education, professional practice, leadership and management. DesirableManagement or leadership qualificationMembership 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 subjectSpecialist clinical education, simulation, assessment or practice education qualification
Previous Experience
EssentialSignificant senior experience in clinical education, workforce development or professional development within a healthcare settingSignificant experience of leading and managing teams, including management through direct report managers or specialist leadsExperience of managing education delivery across multiple sites, services or geographical areasExperience of developing, implementing and evaluating education delivery plansExperience of managing statutory and mandatory education compliance, onboarding or workforce capability programmesExperience of clinical education governance, risk management, quality assurance or investigation processesDesirableExperience in an ambulance service or pre-hospital care settingExperience of working with universities, education providers, awarding bodies or regional education networksExperience of business case development, service redesign or organisational change
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
EssentialRelevant professional clinical qualification e.g. Paramedic, NurseRelevant adult teaching qualification, e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalentAcademic attainment at a minimum of Degree (level 6) qualification Level, with evidence of postgraduate level educationEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to clinical education, professional practice, leadership and management. DesirableManagement or leadership qualificationMembership 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 subjectSpecialist clinical education, simulation, assessment or practice education qualification
Previous Experience
EssentialSignificant senior experience in clinical education, workforce development or professional development within a healthcare settingSignificant experience of leading and managing teams, including management through direct report managers or specialist leadsExperience of managing education delivery across multiple sites, services or geographical areasExperience of developing, implementing and evaluating education delivery plansExperience of managing statutory and mandatory education compliance, onboarding or workforce capability programmesExperience of clinical education governance, risk management, quality assurance or investigation processesDesirableExperience in an ambulance service or pre-hospital care settingExperience of working with universities, education providers, awarding bodies or regional education networksExperience of business case development, service redesign or organisational changeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrust HQAbbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial EstateExeterEX2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrust HQAbbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial EstateExeterEX2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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