Clinical Development Specialist

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Clinical Development Specialist to enhance education and training for emergency care staff. This role involves strategic planning, leading educational initiatives, and managing a team to ensure high-quality professional development. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered, possess a healthcare-related degree, and have experience in urgent care settings. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patient care while enjoying a range of benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Pay enhancements for out-of-hours work

Uniform provided

Expert training and support

NHS Pension Scheme

Occupational Health support

NHS discounts at 200+ retailers

Childcare vouchers

Peer support networks

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level 6.
• HCPC registered paramedic and/or registered nurse.
• Portfolio of CPD evidence showing commitment to personal development.
• Relevant health‑care related degree or evidence of working at that level.
• L4 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• L3 assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Quality assurance qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in an emergency or urgent care setting.
• 2 years post‑registration.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver the EOC Education Plan.
• Ensure quality and compliance of professional education programmes.
• Collaborate with clinical governance and management teams.
• Provide educational support to EOC Clinical Hub colleagues.
• Lead clinical education across the Emergency Operations Centre.
• Advise operational managers on training needs.
• Develop bespoke training for Clinical Hub staff.
• Manage a team of education professionals.
• Contribute to national policy development.
• Maintain professional registration and participate in on‑call rota.

Job description

Clinical Development Specialist

Closing date: 21 December 2025

To contribute as a key member of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Education Team, taking responsibility for the strategic and operational delivery of high‑quality education, training and professional development for both clinical and non‑clinical staff within the EOC.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable to the EOC Senior Manager (TDC) for implementing and delivering the EOC Education Plan, providing leadership, expertise and strategic direction in the design, execution and evaluation of educational initiatives.
• Ensure the quality, compliance and effectiveness of professional education and training programmes, supporting continuous learning and development across the EOC.
• Collaborate with clinical governance and management teams to develop and deliver assessment and mentoring opportunities that enhance patient care quality and clinical outcomes.
• Provide specialist educational support and guidance to EOC Clinical Hub colleagues, promoting learning dissemination and facilitating ongoing professional development in partnership with EOC Clinical Education Developers and Senior Clinical Advisors.
• Lead and manage the delivery of high‑quality clinical education across the Emergency Operations Centre, supporting CPD and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Advise senior operational managers to meet training needs and advise leadership on statutory, mandatory and vocational education.
• Develop bespoke training for Clinical Hub staff, including remote and rotational clinicians, and contribute to the EOC Annual Education Plan.
• Manage a team of education professionals, driving performance and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Contribute to national policy development, maintain educational governance compliance and robust performance monitoring systems.
• Maintain professional registration, clinical credibility and Tactical Commander competency, and participate in the on‑call rota.
• Oversee assessment processes, act as Course Director and support learners through complex cases.

About Us

We are East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), dedicated to delivering high‑quality emergency and urgent care across six counties: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.

At EMAS we are committed to developing a skilled workforce capable of delivering exceptional, person‑centred care. Working with us means making a real difference to patients’ lives and enjoying a range of benefits:

• Flexible working patterns to support work‑life balance, with part‑time and full‑time rotas available.
• Pay enhancements for out‑of‑hours, shift and overtime work, plus career progression and annual development reviews.
• Uniform provided as part of our professional service.
• Expert training and support from our in‑house clinical education team.
• Opportunities for research, career development and ongoing learning.
• Regular shift patterns with scheduled meal breaks.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme support.
• NHS discounts at 200+ retailers including travel, dining, insurance and clothing.
• Childcare vouchers and Cycle to Work scheme (up to £3,500).
• Peer support networks and free on‑site parking.

EMAS is a first‑class employer promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Join us to help save lives and deliver outstanding emergency care.

Job Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities will be undertaken in accordance with EMAS policies and procedures, which may be amended from time to time. Patient safety is a key priority, and you will be responsible for full compliance with EMAS policies covering risk management, infection prevention and control, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Person Specification

• Educated to degree level 6.
• HCPC registered paramedic and/or registered nurse.
• Portfolio of CPD evidence showing commitment to personal development.
• Relevant health‑care related degree or evidence of working at that level.
• L4 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• L3 assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Quality assurance qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in an emergency or urgent care setting.
• 2 years post‑registration.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.