Education Lead NMC or HCPC registered

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks an Education Lead to oversee education for nursing and allied health professionals. In this role, you will strategically lead a team and ensure high-quality educational pathways. Ideal candidates will be NMC or HCPC registered professionals with a passion for education and leadership. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare education and fostering an inclusive environment for all staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with NMC or HCPC.
• Proven experience in educational leadership.
• Ability to design and implement educational pathways.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Divisional education provision for NMAHPs and CSWs.
• Ensure high-quality support for students and apprentices.
• Lead the Divisional Education Team for effective education delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Education program development

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Experience as an educator

Job description

This position reports managerially to the Divisional Head of Nursing, and professionally to the Head of Education for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHPs).

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for overseeing Divisional education provision for NMAHPs and Clinical Support Workers (CSWs).
• Lead responsibility for ensuring that the Divisional Education Team provides a high level of support to students and apprentices, thereby facilitating a positive placement experience.
• Strategically lead the Divisional Education Team to deliver high-quality education that is evaluated against Trust‑wide education quality assurance mechanisms for NMAHPs and CSWs, and key performance indicators.
• Provide strategic oversight for the education and development of the NMAHP and CSW workforce, aligning with the NHS 10‑Year Plan in collaboration with the divisional nursing leadership team, wider CUH education community, and ICs 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.

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 brand‑new role offers 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 will 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.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust prioritises a quality service that is all about people—patients, staff, and partners. Recognised for providing ‘outstanding’ care and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, CUH’s values—Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent—guide all staff behaviour. The Trust provides accessible, high‑quality healthcare for the local and regional population, with specialist services for rare or complex conditions at a national and international level.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, or socioeconomic background.