Job Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Education Governance Lead to join our Education team. This pivotal role will support the development, delivery, and quality assurance of clinical education across the southern region of the Trust.
Main duties of the job

• Help to develop and oversee the Trust's clinical education programme, including simulation and digital learning.
• Support and develop Education Leads and Practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based training.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to shape national and local education programmes.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and strategic objectives.
• Act as a clinical and educational role model, promoting excellence in patient care and professional development.

About us
Working 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 of 10,000 square miles 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.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
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, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
202-7596969
Job locations
Trust HQ
Abbey Court, Eagle Way,
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent and working towards a relevant post-graduate level qualification such as MSc.
• Cert Ed or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification at level 6 or above.
• HCPC / NMC registered clinician.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience as a Registered Health Care Professional.

Desirable

• Management or Clinical Leadership qualification.
• Membership of the College of Paramedics.
• ALS / EPALS provider.

Previous Experience (Paid or Unpaid)
Essential

• Experience of clinical mentoring.
• Experience of teaching pre and post registration healthcare professionals in class-based and operational settings.
• Experience of liaison with external stakeholders and institutions.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching at higher education level.

Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential

• Proven ability to act as a clinical leader and manager.
• Portfolio evidence of design and development of education syllabus.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent and working towards a relevant post-graduate level qualification such as MSc.
• Cert Ed or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification at level 6 or above.
• HCPC / NMC registered clinician.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience as a Registered Health Care Professional.

Desirable

• Management or Clinical Leadership qualification.
• Membership of the College of Paramedics.
• ALS / EPALS provider.

Previous Experience (Paid or Unpaid)
Essential

• Experience of clinical mentoring.
• Experience of teaching pre and post registration healthcare professionals in class-based and operational settings.
• Experience of liaison with external stakeholders and institutions.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching at higher education level.

Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential

• Proven ability to act as a clinical leader and manager.
• Portfolio evidence of design and development of education syllabus.

Skills Required