Job summary
- Main area
- AHP Community Services
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 419-8004426-CE-CM
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 1A Nelson's Court
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
AHP Clinical Educator- Community Services
Band 7
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
Are you passionate about workforce development, education and improving patient care?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join Community Services as a Band 7 Clinical Educator, supporting the development of our Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative individual who is passionate about developing others and driving excellence in practice. You will be confident working autonomously while building strong relationships across teams and professional groups.
Main duties of the job
For full duties see job description
Review and report on the training and development requirements of the registered and non-registered staff across AHP Community Services.
Identify areas of good practice and development need, supporting the design and implementation of training strategies to maintain a skilled, competent and confident workforce.
Work collaboratively with the AHP Professional Leadership Team and Community Team Managers to support workforce development and promote evidence-based, person-centred practice.
Develop, deliver and evaluate educational programmes, resources and learning opportunities.
Work in partnership with the AHP Professional Leadership team and local Universities to optimise the quality and capacity of community-based practice placements.
Lead and support audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
You will receive both clinical and managerial supervision, alongside access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence workforce development across community services while further developing your leadership, education and quality improvement skills.
Working for our organisation
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience in developing and delivering training modules or competency packages
Desirable criteria
- Experience in contributing to research projects within the workplace
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in AHP profession with current HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Master’s Module or equivalent in Workplace learning, Evidence-based practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Anderson
- Job title
- AHP Senior Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07930311190
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