Education Lead NMC or HCPC registered

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Education Lead to design and lead educational pathways for nurses and allied health professionals. This new role will involve overseeing divisional education provision, collaborating with clinical leaders, and fostering professional development. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and relevant NMC or HCPC registration. A commitment to high-quality education and a passion for developing others is essential. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced-cost travel

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised on-site parking

Qualifications

• Current and relevant registration on the NMC or HCPC register.
• Master's degree or expected completion within the next 12 months.
• Evidence of current relevant continuous professional development.
• Leadership and management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee divisional education provision for NMAHPs and CSWs.
• Manage the Divisional Education Team for high-quality education.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to create innovative learning opportunities.
• Strategically lead education and workforce development aligned with NHS plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Teaching skills

Influencing

Education

Master's degree

Post-Graduate Certificate in Education

NMC or HCPC Registration

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Education Lead – NMC or HCPC Registered

Closing date: 28 December 2025

Shape the Future of Nursing and Allied Health Education

Are you passionate about developing others and driving excellence in clinical education? We are seeking an Education Lead to join Division B at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a brand‑new role, offering a unique opportunity to design, lead, and grow educational pathways for nurses and allied health professionals across the Division.

As an experienced educator and NMC or HCPC registered professional, you will bring vision, energy, and leadership to ensure our teams have the skills and confidence to deliver outstanding patient care. You'll work collaboratively with clinical leaders and education partners to create innovative learning opportunities, foster professional development, and champion a culture of continuous improvement.

If you're ready to lead change, inspire others, and build the future of healthcare education, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Duties

The post holder will:

• Managerially report to the Divisional Head of Nursing and professionally report to the Head of Education for Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professions (NMAHPs).
• Have lead responsibility for overseeing divisional education provision for NMAHPs and Clinical Support Workers (CSWs).
• Have lead responsibility for ensuring that the Divisional Education Team provides a high level of support to students and apprentices, facilitating a positive placement experience.
• Strategically lead the Divisional Education Team to deliver high‑quality education evaluated against trust‑wide education quality assurance mechanisms for NMAHPs and CSWs and key performance indicators.
• Provide strategic oversight for education and development of the NMAHP and CSW workforce aligned with the NHS 10 Year Plan in collaboration with the divisional nursing leadership team, wider CUH education community and Integrated Care System partners.
• Collaborate with trust‑wide Education Leads and specialty teams across the organisation to lead, plan and organise complex education activities and programmes of study.
• Be responsible for reviewing, processing and presenting divisional applications for funded learning and ongoing professional development at relevant committees.

About Us

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and more than 1,100 beds, the trust prioritises high‑quality, patient‑centred care. The trust is rated “Good” overall by the Care Quality Commission and is recognised for providing “outstanding” care. CUH’s values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – guide our practice.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications for all positions irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, maternity status or socio‑economic background.

Immigration and Eligibility

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full‑time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa; or
• successfully completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment; or
• the trust agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within three months of the anticipated start date.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough‑based roles, applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 28 December 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 7 January 2026.

Benefits

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we support good working days with a range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, day nurseries and hot food available 24/7 at a reduced cost. We provide reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the hospital, free park‑and‑ride journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, free bus journeys to and from the Cambridge train station, and subsidised on‑site parking.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance using flexible arrangements such as part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

If you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, please approach the contact given. Alternative working hours may be considered in some cases.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current and relevant registration on the NMC or HCPC register
• Master’s degree or expected completion within the next 12 months
• Evidence of current relevant continuous professional development
• Post‑Graduate Certificate in Education
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or working towards it
• Leadership and management qualification
• Professional Nurse Advocate

Experience

• Significant experience as a senior educator or equivalent in higher education, responsible for leading teaching activities and requiring a high level of knowledge of educational pedagogy.
• Significant evidence of leading and managing teams with compassionate leadership skills.
• Evidence of ability to lead and support change.
• Experience of supporting education quality improvement activities in response to learner feedback.
• Experience of developing education modules including delivery and evaluation of learner experience.
• Senior clinical experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience of managing a clinical team, including staff management, setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues.
• Awareness of budgetary management principles.
• Understanding of productivity and efficiency.
• Evidence of partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience collaborating with higher education institutions in the design, delivery and assessment of academic programmes.
• Awareness of digital initiatives that enhance learning and education.
• Experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Audit or research experience.
• Budgetary management.
• Curriculum design and implementation.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current developments in nursing and political awareness of NHS issues.
• Sound knowledge of quality governance principles, systems and processes.
• In‑depth knowledge of workforce planning principles, trust workforce policies and recruitment and retention strategy.
• Awareness of cultural and learning diversity.

Skills

• Proven leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams.
• Excellent communication skills including liaison, negotiation and writing/presentation skills.
• Political awareness when dealing with complex issues and diverse interest groups.
• Ability to have challenging conversations where necessary.
• Ability to collaborate on policy and project development from initiation to completion.
• Computer literacy, competent in Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines independently.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at regional and national levels to enhance CUH’s profile.
• Excellent teaching, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in high‑pressure environments.
• Preparation of reports and action plans both written and verbal.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Project management and leadership.
• Coaching qualification/experience.
• Use of simulated learning to foster development.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work anywhere in the trust and to travel within the region and nationally on occasion.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust