Learning Environment Lead-Ahp

Sabp; South Nutfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Allied Health Professional to lead education and development of the AHP workforce across our sites. The role partners with HEIs, AHP leads and clinical educators to create high-quality multi-professional learning environments.

Working 22.5 hours per week on a 12-month fixed term/secondment basis, you will support student placements, supervise learners, and help design evidence-based training aligned with professional

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and current UK registration.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent.
• Learner support qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Relevant post-qualification clinical experience.
• Experience of monitoring standards in Practice.
• Experience of supporting practice-based learning and education audits.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Clinical Education team to provide support and assistance to AHP students.
• Work clinically alongside students, assisting them with putting theory into practice.
• Undertake placement assessments/audits and develop processes to support safe learning environments.
• Ensure adequate AHP student placement capacity within SABP with high-quality experiences.
• Oversee and assist with placement planning for Trainees with the clinical education team.

Skills

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Clinical experience

Education audits

Learner support

Education

HCPC registration

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Learner support qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Allied Health Professional who is passionate about the education and development of our future AHP workforce. The post holder will work in partnership with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), AHP leads, student placement coordinators, clinical educators and other relevant stakeholders to establish high quality, multi-professional learning environments.

The postholder will establish a sustainable, coordinated approach and deliver our commitment to expand AHP clinical placement capacity across our settings. This will include development of new models of practice education within the apprenticeship framework.

The post holder will be required to work across Trust sites.

This is a 12 months fixed term/secondment part-time post. Working 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This role will positively influence and improve the quality of the learning environment by providing support, supervision, educational and professional development opportunities for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) within the practice setting. To lead the training and development of the AHP student workforce, ensuring that the interventions and interactions that people receive from AHPs are underpinned by an up-to-date research and evidence base, focused on standards of each professional body, clinically effective and fit for the future.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Clinical Education team to provide support and assistance to AHP students.
• Work clinically alongside students, assisting them with putting theory into practice, e.g. role modelling/ coaching.
• Undertake placement assessments / audits in a timely manner and develop processes to respond appropriately to support safe learning environments
• Ensure sufficient AHP student placement capacity within SABP, balancing the needs of students and the needs of services effectively whilst providing sufficient high quality learning experiences, including those with special needs.
• Oversee and assist with the planning of placements for Trainees in partnership with the rest of the clinical education team.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

Person Specification

Essential

• HCPC qualification/registration
• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• Learner support qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Relevant post qualification clinical experience
• Experience of Monitoring standards in Practice
• Experience of supporting practice based learning, education audit and the development of strategies to enhance the learning environment

Desirable

• Specialist professional knowledge of education and development of practice
• Experience of planning, design and delivery of training programmes
• Experience of supporting practice based learning
• Experience of working at the interface between education and other external health care providers for AHPs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer name: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Contract: Secondment

Band: Band 7

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Reference number: 325-8179408-CORP-A

Closing date: 03 November 2026

For questions about the job, contact: Lindsey Mosley, [e-mail]