Ahp Practice Education Lead

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran invites applications for an AHP Practice Education Lead at University Hospital Crosshouse. The role focuses on supporting the delivery of the national work programme and developing a sustainable, high-quality learning environment for Allied Health Professionals and students.

The post requires HCPC registration, a master’s level qualification or equivalent, and experience in multi-disciplinary practice-based learning.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Allied Health Professional.
• Master's degree level or equivalent with CPD.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary practice-based learning.
• Ability to lead quality improvement initiatives.
• UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the national work programme in practice education.
• Develop the workplace as a sustainable quality learning environment for AHP staff and students.
• Collaborate with NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Education Scotland, and the wider practice education network.
• Support staff, pre-registration students and those returning to practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Quality improvement

Facilitation of learning

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

AHP Practice Education Lead

Job reference: 262829

Salary: Band 7 (£50,861 - £59,159)

Job closing date: 03/11/2026

Job Type: Allied Health Professions

Location: University Hospital Crosshouse

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: Up to 28.8

Job posted date: 20/10/2026

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Department: AHP Directorate

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a AHP Practice Education Lead at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do

Working closely with colleagues in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Education Scotland, and the wider practice education network across Scotland, you will support the delivery of the national work programme and facilitate the development of the workplace as a sustainable quality learning environment for all Allied Health Professional staff - Registered AHPs, pre-registration students, support workers and staff returning to practice.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

As a qualified Allied Health Professional, you will be registered with HCPC and bring experience of working in a multi-disciplinary manner, and delivering excellence with regards to practice-based learning. A skilled communicator, you will bring experience of supporting quality improvement initiatives, and facilitating positive learning opportunities.

You will be Qualified to master's degree level or able to demonstrate equivalency and be able to evidence continuous professional development relevant to this role.

Hours

Up to 28.8 hours per week

Job share will be considered for this post.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Contact

Alistair Reid on 07825227834 or via email: [e-mail]

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.