South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Education Lead Team Leader

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Job summary

Reporting to the Education Manager,lead a team of educators todeliver a variety of training duties, providing leadership support and escalation for both local and service-wide delivery.

Reporting to the Education Manager,be responsible fordevising, delivering,monitoringand reporting on training and development courses for onboarding courses,Education Day delivery in their countiesand co-ordinate all requests foradditionaleducation or training.

Main duties of the job

Represent the Education Team in county-based leadership teams and be the single point of contact for educational workstreams.

Provide a link between operations and education for teams-based working and ensure timelyresponse is provided to those seeking educational support.

Provide clinical supervision for Lead Practice Educators.

Monitor student and apprentice progress within their county in partnership with the Practice Education and Apprenticeship teams.

Acting as the main point of contact for advanced technical help and advice relating to education.

About us

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere

Details

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

202-7761939

Job locations

Wiltshire

Methuen Park, Corsham

Chippenham

SN14 0GX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

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: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

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: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent
  • Cert Ed or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Registered Clinician
  • Significant post-registration experience as a Registered Health Care Professional

Desirable

  • ALS Instructor
  • AMLS Instructor
  • PHTLS Instructor
  • Level 6 or higher Clinical Supervision qualification
  • Level 6 or higher Mentorship qualification
  • Management or Clinical Leadership qualification
  • Working towards post-graduate level qualification such as MSc
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent
  • Cert Ed or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Registered Clinician
  • Significant post-registration experience as a Registered Health Care Professional

Desirable

  • ALS Instructor
  • AMLS Instructor
  • PHTLS Instructor
  • Level 6 or higher Clinical Supervision qualification
  • Level 6 or higher Mentorship qualification
  • Management or Clinical Leadership qualification
  • Working towards post-graduate level qualification such as MSc

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wiltshire

Methuen Park, Corsham

Chippenham

SN14 0GX


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wiltshire

Methuen Park, Corsham

Chippenham

SN14 0GX


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Education Manager

Lydia Miller

lydia.miller@swast.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

202-7761939

Job locations

Wiltshire

Methuen Park, Corsham

Chippenham

SN14 0GX


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