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: Alistair.Reid@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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.

Additional Information for Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and your NHS Jobs Scotland account for updates.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

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.