Education and Learning Officer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Galicia; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Secure Environmental Allowance £1

High Secure Clinical Responsibility £

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Education & Learning Officer to lead and deliver patient education within the Hospital’s Patient Learning Centre. The role expands accredited learning programmes, engages patients in education and therapeutic activities, and supports instructors and volunteers across the Skye Centre and hospital hubs.

You will have HND level or equivalent, plus qualifications in education/training (e.g.

Qualifications

• Educated to HND level or equivalent and experience with adults in educational/training/community learning settings.
• With a qualification in education/training (e.g. PGCE, TQFE, CITP) or assessor unit qualification and knowledge of awarding body approval and QA standards.
• Experience delivering adult education, including literacy, numeracy and ICT; ICDL or equivalent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of core skills and education programmes aligned with the hospital's patient learning strategy.
• Develop and plan accredited learning programmes to support curriculum expansion.
• Engage patients in education and therapeutic activities through learner-centred approaches.
• Support instructors and volunteers, providing supervision on planning learning activities and professional development.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver a flexible service across the Skye Centre and hospital hubs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Supervisory experience

Education

HND level or equivalent

PGCE/TQFE/CITP or assessor qualification

ICDL qualification

Job description

Education & Learning Officer

Hours – 36*

Contract Duration – Permanent

AfC Band 5 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,818.72 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,365.11 per annum (pro rata)

Post Details – This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work within our Patient Learning Centre.

The post holder will assist in leading the delivery of core skills and other education and learning programmes in line with the Hospital’s patient learning strategy. You will develop and plan accredited learning programmes to support curriculum expansion. You will engage patients in education and therapeutic activities through a learner centred approach.

You will support instructors and volunteers within the Patient Learning Centre, providing supervision and guidance on planning learning activities and professional development. You will also assist the Patient Learning Manager in providing support and specialist advice on education and learning to other staff groups involved in development and delivery of accredited learning programmes (e.g. activity centres, librarian, occupational therapy, psychological therapies). You will be required to work collaboratively with other disciplines and activity centres to deliver a flexible service across the Skye Centre and Hubs within the hospital.

Experience

Educated to HND level or equivalent, and experience working with adults in an educational/training/ community learning setting including previous experience of developing and delivering learning and educational programmes leading to national accredited qualifications.

With a qualification in education/training (e.g. PGCE, TQFE, CITP) or assessor unit qualification, you will have knowledge and understanding of awarding body approval and quality assurance standards for nationally recognised qualifications. You will have experience of delivering adult education, ideally in areas such as literacy, numeracy and ICT. You will have the International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL) qualification or equivalent IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate ability or have experience in a supervisory role.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is a strong interest in promoting the inclusion of those with mental illness, learning disabilities, and negative experiences of formal education. You must be highly motivated and have a proven track record of delivering against targets and managing competing priorities and demands.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 1st November 2026.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people 16-18 for non clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older.

Right to Work

To work in the UK, you must have valid permission granted by UK Visas and Immigration. NHS Scotland Boards check this as part of pre-employment checks, which can be evidenced through visas or settled/pre-settled status. For details, visit the GOV.UK website.

Some posts may allow sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visa, but only if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the role meets salary thresholds. Please note: The State Hospital is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. It is essential that you confirm your right to work before applying.

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