Job summary
Are you a passionate Nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) Educator looking to make a real difference for children and families? We're seeking an experienced educator to lead the design and delivery of an innovative Pan Thames training programme for health professionals caring forbabies, children and young people (BCYP) requiring long-term ventilation (LTV) across the North and South Thames Paediatric Networks.
You'll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality, blended learning--combining e-learning and face-to-face training--to build the skills, confidence and consistency of healthcare teams. Your work will directly support more children to receive safe, effective care closer to home, improving outcomes and family experiences.
This is a collaborative, network-wide role working with Clinical Leads and multidisciplinary teams across the North and South Thames Paediatric Networks. Although hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), the role spans London, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, and neighbouring Trusts of the East of England.
This is a hybrid role. The successful candidate will be required toattend twice-monthly team meetings in person, alongside other face-to-face days as needed to support service delivery. This includes travel across the region to provide training, attend stakeholder meetings, and participate in collaborative activities.
Closing Date: Midnight - 18th November 2025
Interview Date: 4th December 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a clinical education leader, taking responsibility for the design, coordination and delivery of high-quality blended learning (e-learning and face-to-face) for healthcare professionals caring for babies, children and young people (BCYP) requiring long-term ventilation (LTV).
They will collaborate across the North and South Thames Paediatric Networks Trusts, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, sustainable education delivery. This also involves travelling to those Trusts to deliver the training.
The post holder willbuild strong professional relationships, engage stakeholders, and secure expert speakers to enhance programme content.
They will also contribute strategically to workforce development and future planning, supporting the ongoing evolution of the Networks' educational framework in partnership with NHS England, ICBs, professional bodies, and where appropriate, children and families.
About us
Many babies, children and young people (BCYP) with complex conditions require additional respiratory support via Long Term Ventilation (LTV). This requires a high level of coordination of care from multiple specialties across the whole of the health and social care systems.
The Pan Thames paediatric LTV programme delivers a comprehensive updated LTV service for the region to tackle systemic issues with the aim to reduce the time BCYP on LTV spend in hospital and maximise high-quality care and time at home.
This is achieved through:
- Standardising and supporting delivery of quality assured training & education and the attainment and maintenance of competencies for all types of carers at all levels of care delivery
- Providing a welfare advice service to address housing and benefit requirements where appropriate and, pathway co-ordination to enable clinicians to support patients and their families
- Deliver improvements in care, utilisation of beds, access to services and access to equipment for families
Geographically, the programme covers the North Thames Paediatric Network (North London and bordering East of England Trusts), and the South Thames Paediatric Network (South London, Kent and Medway, Surrey Heartlands, Sussex).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education/Staff Development
Identify training and development needs of multidisciplinary clinical teams across the networks in accordance with local and national policies to develop confidence and competence of staff caring for CYP on LTV, and improve patient safety
Develop resources to support the education and training for clinicians across the networks
Provide motivation, mentoring and coaching to a broad range of health professionals to increase confidence and competence
Create a climate of research awareness to encourage evidence-based practice
Support the team in the provision of regular online or face to face local and relevant teaching and training sessions to support the clinical work streams
Take an active role within the network working groups to develop standards, guidelines and related training
To be a source of knowledge in regard to education for healthcare professional which can be adapted for use in various work streams and across professions
To have a breadth of clinical knowledge pertaining to paediatric acute care and the ability to adapt this skill and knowledge to cater for specialist pathway needs
To act as an advocate for patients within the network by ensuring that education and training in centres is high quality, and delivers safe care meeting standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines
To ensure that network educational activities embrace and enhance care that is inclusive of all religious beliefs, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities and cultures
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals
Assist in the provision of training programmes for a broad range of clinicians to expand their clinical skills
Support the review and development of the annual educational, training, development plans. Acting as representative in the course management and curricula development forums and liaise with Higher Education Institutes in order to present future needs and requirements and be familiar with the educational needs for the network staff
Work with local and national bodies, and other educators to contribute to standard setting and benchmarking for nursing and other clinical practice
Participate in the training of staff to monitor the quality of care delivered using clinical standards and takes necessary action to ensure excellence in nursing practice. Bases standards upon relevant research where possible
Participate in Individual Performance Review of staff when appropriate using the Scope of Professional Practice
Assist in the accurate collection of data relating to staff training data, and any other data that may be reasonably requested for audit purposes. Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act
Identify barriers to learning and develops mitigations especially in consideration with working across a large geographical region
Assist in maintaining a Risk log and disseminating learning from risks/ incidents across the Pan Thames region
Assist in maintaining and developing the Education content for the Pan Thames Website for both professionals and parents/ carers
Professional Responsibilities To be accountable for care given and comply with the relevant post holders professional Code of Conduct, working within the framework of the relevant scope of professional practice
To ensure compliance and implementation of local and national policies and procedures, relevant legislation, health professional body strategy and Clinical Governance standards are understood and practised by staff
Practises in accordance with the professional direction as stipulated in the Trusts strategy
To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the Incident, Serious Incident and Near Misses reporting procedure
Have a visible presence within the network clinical settings
Is responsible for own professional development and an awareness of clinical educational developments. Agrees own personal, professional and service objectives according to Individual Performance Review with Manager
Research and Development Actively disseminate research findings as a positive role model through lectures, teaching and other appropriate communication methods
Assist in the bench marking of nursing practice and evaluate the impact on new practices implemented
Management duties Communicates expertly with staff across all areas of the Network
Regularly produces reports related to training and education across the network for the Programme Board, Commissioner work stream reports, network trusts etc
Develops, maintains and monitors education and training aspects of the Programme website
Submits relevant articles to recognised journals or presentations at relevant conferences and encourages and assists others in doing so
Responsible for monitoring performance against competency requirements
Participates in the selection, interviewing and recruitment of staff and in staff retention by promoting professional and personal growth of staff
Has an awareness of business planning procedure within the Pan Thames LTV programme
Facilitates the sharing of best practice both within Pan Thames and externally with local and national organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education/Staff Development
Identify training and development needs of multidisciplinary clinical teams across the networks in accordance with local and national policies to develop confidence and competence of staff caring for CYP on LTV, and improve patient safety
Develop resources to support the education and training for clinicians across the networks
Provide motivation, mentoring and coaching to a broad range of health professionals to increase confidence and competence
Create a climate of research awareness to encourage evidence-based practice
Support the team in the provision of regular online or face to face local and relevant teaching and training sessions to support the clinical work streams
Take an active role within the network working groups to develop standards, guidelines and related training
To be a source of knowledge in regard to education for healthcare professional which can be adapted for use in various work streams and across professions
To have a breadth of clinical knowledge pertaining to paediatric acute care and the ability to adapt this skill and knowledge to cater for specialist pathway needs
To act as an advocate for patients within the network by ensuring that education and training in centres is high quality, and delivers safe care meeting standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines
To ensure that network educational activities embrace and enhance care that is inclusive of all religious beliefs, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities and cultures
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals
Assist in the provision of training programmes for a broad range of clinicians to expand their clinical skills
Support the review and development of the annual educational, training, development plans. Acting as representative in the course management and curricula development forums and liaise with Higher Education Institutes in order to present future needs and requirements and be familiar with the educational needs for the network staff
Work with local and national bodies, and other educators to contribute to standard setting and benchmarking for nursing and other clinical practice
Participate in the training of staff to monitor the quality of care delivered using clinical standards and takes necessary action to ensure excellence in nursing practice. Bases standards upon relevant research where possible
Participate in Individual Performance Review of staff when appropriate using the Scope of Professional Practice
Assist in the accurate collection of data relating to staff training data, and any other data that may be reasonably requested for audit purposes. Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act
Identify barriers to learning and develops mitigations especially in consideration with working across a large geographical region
Assist in maintaining a Risk log and disseminating learning from risks/ incidents across the Pan Thames region
Assist in maintaining and developing the Education content for the Pan Thames Website for both professionals and parents/ carers
Professional Responsibilities To be accountable for care given and comply with the relevant post holders professional Code of Conduct, working within the framework of the relevant scope of professional practice
To ensure compliance and implementation of local and national policies and procedures, relevant legislation, health professional body strategy and Clinical Governance standards are understood and practised by staff
Practises in accordance with the professional direction as stipulated in the Trusts strategy
To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the Incident, Serious Incident and Near Misses reporting procedure
Have a visible presence within the network clinical settings
Is responsible for own professional development and an awareness of clinical educational developments. Agrees own personal, professional and service objectives according to Individual Performance Review with Manager
Research and Development Actively disseminate research findings as a positive role model through lectures, teaching and other appropriate communication methods
Assist in the bench marking of nursing practice and evaluate the impact on new practices implemented
Management duties Communicates expertly with staff across all areas of the Network
Regularly produces reports related to training and education across the network for the Programme Board, Commissioner work stream reports, network trusts etc
Develops, maintains and monitors education and training aspects of the Programme website
Submits relevant articles to recognised journals or presentations at relevant conferences and encourages and assists others in doing so
Responsible for monitoring performance against competency requirements
Participates in the selection, interviewing and recruitment of staff and in staff retention by promoting professional and personal growth of staff
Has an awareness of business planning procedure within the Pan Thames LTV programme
Facilitates the sharing of best practice both within Pan Thames and externally with local and national organisations.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, and hold active professional registration (e.g. NMC,HCPC) as allied health professional or practitioner psychologist
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education or equivalent experience
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for children and young people requiring Long Term Ventilation
- Significant post registration experience within the speciality
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating educational resources /training sessions / programmes and working with other educators
- Experience of involvement in educational initiatives
- Experience of working within multi-professional teams and across sites
- Experience of mentoring and coaching/ supervising/ assessing clinicians in practice
Skills/Knowledge / Ability
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of LTV/tracheostomy care with a robust understanding of the complexities of LTV/tracheostomy care.
- Understanding of the principles of teaching and learning and their application within the practice setting
- Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development.
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods delivered remotely or in person.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to analyse, evaluate and report educational and training outcomes
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience and education
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, and hold active professional registration (e.g. NMC,HCPC) as allied health professional or practitioner psychologist
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education or equivalent experience
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for children and young people requiring Long Term Ventilation
- Significant post registration experience within the speciality
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating educational resources /training sessions / programmes and working with other educators
- Experience of involvement in educational initiatives
- Experience of working within multi-professional teams and across sites
- Experience of mentoring and coaching/ supervising/ assessing clinicians in practice
Skills/Knowledge / Ability
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of LTV/tracheostomy care with a robust understanding of the complexities of LTV/tracheostomy care.
- Understanding of the principles of teaching and learning and their application within the practice setting
- Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development.
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods delivered remotely or in person.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to analyse, evaluate and report educational and training outcomes
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience and education
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
