Job summaryThe role's primary purpose is to deliver, assess, and support high-quality education and training, ensuring learners achieve their qualifications efficiently and to national standards. The postholder teaches and assesses apprenticeship and educational programmes up to Level 5, providing feedback, guidance, and support to help learners progress and succeed. They manage learner cohorts to achieve targets for retention, achievement, and timely completion, while maintaining accurate records and compliance with awarding and regulatory requirements.
They develop and deliver clinical and non-clinical training, conduct training needs analyses, and design flexible, innovative learning solutions including simulation-based education. The role contributes to quality assurance by ensuring programmes meet professional and governance standards, supporting audits, and continuous improvement processes.
Maintaining clinical competence through operational practice, the postholder supports workforce development and may assist in recruitment assessments. They research and develop learning resources, promote lifelong learning, and act as course lead or tutor where required. Collaboration with Education and Development Leads, higher education partners, and stakeholders is essential to ensure alignment with organisational strategy and educational best practice.
Main duties of the jobThe role provides high-quality educational and clinical advice, guidance, and support to students and staff, ensuring effective, evidence-based learning across the organisation. Working with higher education partners, the postholder develops and delivers programmes that meet Trust and professional standards. They maintain clinical competence through regular operational shifts, ensuring teaching and assessment remain current and relevant. Responsibilities include delivering and assessing learning, compiling reports, evaluating performance, and maintaining accurate records in line with awarding body and Trust policies.
Please see job description for more details.
About usWe employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.
Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!
Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.
We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.
We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.
Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".
We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.
From 01/04/25 If your role needs a DBS you'll be subject to salary deduction totaling £49.50, spread over first and second pay.
DetailsDate posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum plus unsociable hours (section 2)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 340-TO-08-26
Job locations: North East Ambulance Service, Dukesway, Team Valley, NE11 0BH, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities for this role
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities for this role
Person SpecificationEducation,Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Educated to level 5 or equivalent relevant experience in a clinical or healthcare/social care setting
- PGCE/Cert Ed/relevant teaching qualification (level 5)
- Evidence or recent significant CPD
- Prepared to achieve development accredited by Higher Education as specified by the Trust within 12 months of starting post in order to be able to teach on higher education programmes/Trust programmes and achieve "Trainer Status" for multiple programmes (including CRT and moving and handling, safeguarding)
- CAVA assessing qualification (or working towards)
- Experience of delivering learning & education
- Accredited mentor qualification
- Safeguarding adults and children level 3
- Educated to ASP level or equivalent clinical experience (or willing to undertake ASP education within 12 months of commencing in post)
- CAVA assessing qualification (or working towards)
- Experience of delivering learning & education
- Safeguarding adults and children level 3
Desirable- Knowledge and understanding of the urgent care clinical education agenda
- Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to learning and development
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of a proactive approach to own CPD and development of professional practice
- 12 months recent post qualification experience in a health and/or social care setting.
Desirable- Experience of leading, education programmes
Communication and Relationship skillsEssential- Effective communicator
- Effective engagement and influence skills
- Strong research skills with the ability to convert/complex information into succinct messages
- Good interpersonal skills with excellent ability to converse fluently, logically and confidently with a wide range of people, internally and externally to the organisation, mainly in oral and written format
- Requirement for empathy and tact in providing information and advice to others where there may be some difficulty in understanding and negotiation on the way forward due to balancing the needs of different stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to write clear concise reports, letters, minutes and documents using a good standard of English and Microsoft.
- Experience of relationship management with external partners and generating income opportunities.
- Effective facilitator, able to produce and present information in accordance with Trust policy, using attention to detail
- Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of diversity issues and a commitment to promote equality within the organisation and externally to the public and patients,
- Excellent organisational skills, is able to identify priorities and work effectively whilst under pressure and manage multiple programmes/students
- Excellent organisational skills, is able to identify priorities and work effectively whilst under pressure and manage multiple programmes/students
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving professional standards and quality care
- Self-motivated - able to work on own initiative
Planning and Organisational SkillsEssential- Experience of planning education which impact across the organisation managing conflicting needs of different services or individuals.
- Ability to balance priorities and progress multiple complex tasks under pressure whilst working largely independently on their completion, formulating and adjusting plans as required.
Working conditionsEssential- Physical Skills and Effort
- Post holder must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the posts.
- Frequent use of computer and keyboard skills required, using VDUs more or less continually on most days.
- Frequent periods of standing or sitting
- Frequent moderate/significant physical exertion for short/medium and prolonged periods of time to move equipment to different locations and perform all duties.
- Frequent and prolonged moving and handling and high levels of exertion both physically and mentally
- Able to perform a full range of front line clinical duties
- Mental and Emotional Skills and Effort
- Regular requirement for moving unpredictably between individual complex tasks.
- Experience of prolonged concentration on detailed work
- Ability to deliver emotive/difficult information and feedback
Special requirementsEssential- Must be able to perform a full range of operational duties and work patient facing
KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGEEssential- An understanding of national qualification Frameworks and standards
- Experience of clinical simulation delivery.
- Significant proven experience and ability to design, develop and deliver innovative education and development training to an individual or group.
- Significant proven experience and ability to design, develop and deliver innovative education and development training to an individual or group.
Desirable- An understanding of the key issues facing the NHS and ambulance services
- Knowledge and understanding of developments in the regulation of non-medical staff
- Knowledge of HEI frameworks and national apprenticeship standards
FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES SKILLSEssential- Experience of collating and compiling information for audit and governance structures. (Such as OFSTED/awarding bodies)
- Experience of using computer software such as Microsoft to regularly create reports and display data
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSEssential- Highly motivated, professional and enthusiastic individual.
- Driven to succeed in a challenging and evolving environment.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving professional standards and quality care
- Role model for openness and inclusion, demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of others
oSelf-motivated - able to work on own initiativeEssential- Experience of implementing and adhering to the policy and procedures for own work area.
- Experience of continual review of education delivery development to develop better ways of working and proposing changes which impact on the whole education
Person SpecificationEducation,Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Educated to level 5 or equivalent relevant experience in a clinical or healthcare/social care setting
- PGCE/Cert Ed/relevant teaching qualification (level 5)
- Evidence or recent significant CPD
- Prepared to achieve development accredited by Higher Education as specified by the Trust within 12 months of starting post in order to be able to teach on higher education programmes/Trust programmes and achieve "Trainer Status" for multiple programmes (including CRT and moving and handling, safeguarding)
- CAVA assessing qualification (or working towards)
- Experience of delivering learning & education
- Accredited mentor qualification
- Safeguarding adults and children level 3
- Educated to ASP level or equivalent clinical experience (or willing to undertake ASP education within 12 months of commencing in post)
- CAVA assessing qualification (or working towards)
- Experience of delivering learning & education
- Safeguarding adults and children level 3
Desirable- Knowledge and understanding of the urgent care clinical education agenda
- Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to learning and development
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of a proactive approach to own CPD and development of professional practice
- 12 months recent post qualification experience in a health and/or social care setting.
Desirable- Experience of leading, education programmes
Communication and Relationship skillsEssential- Effective communicator
- Effective engagement and influence skills
- Strong research skills with the ability to convert/complex information into succinct messages
- Good interpersonal skills with excellent ability to converse fluently, logically and confidently with a wide range of people, internally and externally to the organisation, mainly in oral and written format
- Requirement for empathy and tact in providing information and advice to others where there may be some difficulty in understanding and negotiation on the way forward due to balancing the needs of different stakeholders.
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to write clear concise reports, letters, minutes and documents using a good standard of English and Microsoft.
- Experience of relationship management with external partners and generating income opportunities.
- Effective facilitator, able to produce and present information in accordance with Trust policy, using attention to detail
- Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of diversity issues and a commitment to promote equality within the organisation and externally to the public and patients,
- Excellent organisational skills, is able to identify priorities and work effectively whilst under pressure and manage multiple programmes/students
- Excellent organisational skills, is able to identify priorities and work effectively whilst under pressure and manage multiple programmes/students
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving professional standards and quality care
- Self-motivated - able to work on own initiative
Planning and Organisational SkillsEssential- Experience of planning education which impact across the organisation managing conflicting needs of different services or individuals.
- Ability to balance priorities and progress multiple complex tasks under pressure whilst working largely independently on their completion, formulating and adjusting plans as required.
Working conditionsEssential- Physical Skills and Effort
- Post holder must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the posts.
- Frequent use of computer and keyboard skills required, using VDUs more or less continually on most days.
- Frequent periods of standing or sitting
- Frequent moderate/significant physical exertion for short/medium and prolonged periods of time to move equipment to different locations and perform all duties.
- Frequent and prolonged moving and handling and high levels of exertion both physically and mentally
- Able to perform a full range of front line clinical duties
- Mental and Emotional Skills and Effort
- Regular requirement for moving unpredictably between individual complex tasks.
- Experience of prolonged concentration on detailed work
- Ability to deliver emotive/difficult information and feedback
Special requirementsEssential- Must be able to perform a full range of operational duties and work patient facing
KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGEEssential- An understanding of national qualification Frameworks and standards
- Experience of clinical simulation delivery.
- Significant proven experience and ability to design, develop and deliver innovative education and development training to an individual or group.
- Significant proven experience and ability to design, develop and deliver innovative education and development training to an individual or group.
Desirable- An understanding of the key issues facing the NHS and ambulance services
- Knowledge and understanding of developments in the regulation of non-medical staff
- Knowledge of HEI frameworks and national apprenticeship standards
FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES SKILLSEssential- Experience of collating and compiling information for audit and governance structures. (Such as OFSTED/awarding bodies)
- Experience of using computer software such as Microsoft to regularly create reports and display data
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSEssential- Highly motivated, professional and enthusiastic individual.
- Driven to succeed in a challenging and evolving environment.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving professional standards and quality care
- Role model for openness and inclusion, demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of others
oSelf-motivated - able to work on own initiativeEssential- Experience of implementing and adhering to the policy and procedures for own work area.
- Experience of continual review of education delivery development to develop better ways of working and proposing changes which impact on the whole education
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer detailsEmployer name: North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address: North East Ambulance Service, Dukesway, Team Valley, NE11 0BH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.neas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer name: North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address: North East Ambulance Service, Dukesway, Team Valley, NE11 0BH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.neas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Strategic Education Lead, Paul Tarbit, Paul.tarbit@neas.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum plus unsociable hours (section 2)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 340-TO-08-26
Job locations: North East Ambulance Service, Dukesway, Team Valley, NE11 0BH, United Kingdom
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