Job summary
To be responsible for ensuring students are prepared for placement before entering into SWASfT and for supporting/guiding/point of contact for practice educators (PE's).Be responsible for ensuring PE's are prepared, updated and supported in collaboration with the SWASfT CPD team and academic program leadsBe responsible for ensuring students are prepared for placement setting through the delivery of central and local inductions.To support and achieve local practice placement priorities and NHS England (formally Health Education England) Key performance Indicators (KPIs). To support the Practice Placement Education (PPE) Team in identifying and co-ordinating the placement of university degree students in various settings across the organisation tosupport practice-based learning and the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a confident and competent registered Paramedics at completion of their academic programme.

Main duties of the job
This is highly visible role within learning and development, providing practice placement education and support to ensure high quality, safe student placement is achieved. There are several areas by which the role can be separated into.NHS England Formally HEE) Review student feedback from National Education and Training Survey which inform wider student satisfaction and share with the departmental managers to celebrate good feedback and address any concerns arising, escalating where appropriate.Engage in work streams that meet National priorities and challenges as directed by line managers.Partake in provider and external stakeholder meetings to gain wider understanding and knowledge of system-based working and priorities.Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)To attend meetings in both academic and healthcare settings to strengthen practice education and student support processes. Taking forward actions in conjunction with relevant teams, departments both internally and externally to theorganisation.To attend events at HEI's providing an opportunity to promote SWASfT as a placement provider for paramedic academic programs. As well as an employer that embraces preceptorship, understanding the importance of a smooth transition into autonomous practice.

About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 202-8090887
Job locations: Bournemouth University, Dorset, BH12 5BB

Person Specification
Education and qualifications

• Essential
  • Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent such as an apprenticeship or diploma and working towards a relevant post-graduate level qualification such as MSc.
• Desirable
  • Substantial experience in an Ambulance Service or equivalent.

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

• Essential
  • Knowledge and experience of working in a healthcare setting as an AHP or other equivalent experience.
• Desirable
  • Proven experience and skills in leading on projects in a complex organisation requiring high level of collaboration and motivation of others.

Skills, knowledge, ability

• Essential
  • Computer literate with a working knowledge of word processing, databases and spreadsheet packages
• Desirable
  • Proven ability to act as a leader

Aptitude and personal characteristics

• Essential
  • Demonstrates an ability to manage own workload

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH12 5BB
Employer's website: https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Nicola SHEPHARD, nicola.shephard@swast.nhs.uk