AHP Community Clinical Skills Educator

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company in Bromley is seeking a Band 7 Community Clinical Skills Educator. This role involves leading and developing AHP education across various disciplines while ensuring high-quality training and support. The successful candidate will coordinate student placements and contribute to workforce development. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package provided. Join a dedicated team committed to community healthcare and professional development.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration clinical experience with strong community understanding.
• Experience designing/delivering AHP education and clinical skills programmes.
• Experience supporting students/learners in practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, coordination and delivery of AHP education and clinical skills programmes.
• Coordinate AHP student and work placements with academic partners.
• Act as organizational lead for AHP education in internal and external forums.

Skills

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficient in IT and digital tools

Decision-making and negotiation skills

Excellent teaching skills

Strong organizational/time-management skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in an AHP profession

HCPC Registration

Post-graduate Practice Educator qualification

Moving & Handling Trainer Accreditation

Job description

Site Bromley Healthcare Academy Town Orpington Salary £53,751 - £60,651 pro rata per annum inc HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 03/02/2026 23:59 Interview date 15/02/2026

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Band 7 - AHP COMMUNITY CLINICAL SKILLS EDUCATOR

The Community Clinical Educator (AHP) plays a key role within the Bromley Healthcare Academy in leading, developing and supporting AHP professionals across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech and language therapy, dietetics and other disciplines. The post provides organisational leadership for AHP education, ensuring high quality clinical skills training, professional development and pastoral support.

The postholder represents AHP education in internal and external forums and works closely with academic partners, service leads and the Placement Development Facilitator to coordinate student and work placements, strengthen practice based learning and enhance the student experience.

The role supports the full AHP workforce pipeline, from student placements and preceptorship to advanced practice and career development, ensuring learners are equipped to thrive in community healthcare settings.

In addition, the postholder leads Moving and Handling (M&H) education across the organisation, providing strategic oversight, ensuring compliance and quality assurance and promoting safe practice in collaboration with senior colleagues and programme facilitators.

Main duties of the job

Lead the design, coordination and delivery of AHP education and clinical skills programmes, including simulation, digital and blended learning, skills labs and in‑practice teaching. Monitor and improve education quality through feedback, audits, incidents and research. Support induction, preceptorship and ongoing development for AHPs, providing specialist advice to supervisors and practice educators and delivering train‑the‑trainer and upskilling sessions.

Coordinate AHP student and work placements with academic partners, supervisors and service teams. Support students and early‑career AHPs through coaching and in‑practice teaching, ensuring learning environments are safe, welcoming and aligned with workforce needs. Contribute to community career pathways that support recruitment and workforce sustainability.

Act as organisational lead for AHP education in internal and external forums, providing visible leadership and promoting continuous learning. Work with clinical and operational leads and academic institutions to strengthen AHP education and workforce development.

Lead Moving and Handling education, ensuring compliance and safe practice. Oversee the trainer faculty, deliver practical sessions and support policy, audit and improvement activity. Use evaluation and audit to improve education delivery, produce reports for senior leadership and manage allocated funding responsibly.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low‑interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Educational Programme Development and Delivery

Lead the development of AHPs to meet the organisational strategic priorities, service requirements and individual needs.

Develop learning programmes in response to specific training needs in collaboration with the Quality and Operational leads, other Academy team members and Service Leads.

Develop and facilitate learning programmes using a range of methods, including traditional classroom‑based teaching, written guides, online learning, and virtual sessions, as well as VR and AI.

Plan and deliver educational programmes within clinical skills, covering the “four pillars” of healthcare practice: Clinical Practice, Education, Leadership, and Research.

Lead and deliver on clinical skills induction for newly qualified nursing and AHP staff transitioning to the community (out of hospital settings).

Plan and facilitate clinical skills courses and other learning activities, such as 1:1 training, classroom‑based sessions, and simulation‑based training.

Promote innovative methods of education to maximise dissemination of knowledge and enhance the learning experience.

Lead and deliver training programmes that incorporate the development, organisation, quality, and governance of clinical practice learning within Bromley Healthcare.

Seek opportunities to share learning from patient feedback, clinical incidents, and serious investigations to ensure recommendations for safe practice are integrated into clinical education.

Manual Handling Training and Compliance

Lead in the delivery of Moving and Handling training, ensuring that teaching is comprehensive, evidence‑based, and aligned with best practices.

Be the content lead for manual handling training, advising Bromley Healthcare on implementation, duration, and content, ensuring compliance with best practice, policy, and legal requirements.

Work with the Service and Clinical Lead to prepare, plan, deliver, and evaluate Manual Handling training, including:

• Non‑Clinical (non-patient handling) training
• Clinical Updates
• Staff Induction
• Ad‑hoc and Specialist Workshops

Support and develop Corporate and Key Trainers to provide Manual Handling Training, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.

Provide training and ongoing development and train the trainer for Manual Handling ‘link’ colleagues.

Workforce Development and Student Support

Provide direct support to staff within the AHP clinical/work‑based learning environment.

Collaborate with placement facilitator and service leads to increase AHP student placements within the organisation, ensuring a high‑quality learning experience.

Support the development of supervisors and assessors in clinical practice, ensuring that learners receive quality guidance and support.

Work collaboratively with clinical leads and services on recruitment, selection, and workforce planning for apprenticeships and seconded students.

Collaborate with placement facilitators to increase AHP student placements within the organisation, ensuring a high‑quality learning experience.

Lead the development of all staff supervising and assessing students in clinical practice, fostering a positive learning culture.

Ensure student placements meet quality standards, responding to feedback and supporting audits in partnership with education providers and SEL ICB.

Work collaboratively with external stakeholders, including education providers, Capital AHP, professional bodies, and SEL ICB, to develop learning strategies.

Contribute to the recruitment process for pre‑ and post‑registration AHP students by participating in selection days and interview panels.

Quality, Governance, and Compliance

Act as an internal consultant and change agent in relation to healthcare practice and education.

Communicate and disseminate relevant national and local policy decisions concerning AHP education and workforce development.

Ensure appraisals and mandatory training compliance are maintained in line with benchmarked standards.

Lead and deliver on workforce transformation projects, collaborating with partners on joint commissioning bids.

Lead in the design and delivery of interventions that support the development of supervision and practice learning, ensuring adherence to HCPC/NMC standards.

Collect, analyse, and report data to meet organisational and regulatory requirements.

Ensure student placements are of an appropriate quality to meet the standards required, responding appropriately to Radar reports involving AHP students.

Work in partnership with education providers and SEL ICB to support organisational capacity and auditing processes.

Initiate new developments and initiatives for supporting and enhancing student learning in practice.

Strategic Leadership and Partnership Working

Lead and facilitate partnership working between practice‑based staff and education liaison staff (e.g., practice assessors, academic assessors, link lecturers).

Work collaboratively with heads of department, clinical leads to embed knowledge and skills, enabling capabilities of learners and practice supervisors & assessors within learning environments, by supporting development and providing pastoral care where needed.

Play a key role in the development of community career pathways for all clinical roles (nursing and AHP), ensuring that students are well supported and negotiating with HEIs to optimise student programmes.

Demonstrate a strategic role in promoting, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of the learning environment for all healthcare students within Bromley Healthcare, in partnership with Health Education England, education providers, and other local placement providers.

Communicate at all organisational levels the national and regional strategies, policies, initiatives, and new proposals in collaboration with senior leaders.

Deputise for the AD of Workforce Systems and Development when required, representing clinical education at senior management meetings.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in an AHP profession (OT, PT, SLT, Dietetics, Podiatry etc.)
• HCPC Registration (or other relevant professional registration).
• Post‑graduate Practice Educator qualification OR formal teaching qualification OR evidence of formal teaching/training experience
• Moving & Handling Trainer Accreditation OR willingness to obtain within timeframe (reflecting strategic M&H leadership role)
• Advanced/specialist community or advanced practice qualification in an AHP profession

Experience

• Significant post‑registration clinical experience with strong community understanding
• Experience designing/delivering AHP education and clinical skills programmesExperience supporting students/learners in practice, supervising assessors or placement activity
• Experience in Moving & Handling training/supervision
• Experience producing evaluation/audit/QI or reporting
• Previous community clinical experience

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to challenge constructively and handle sensitive information in challenging situations.
• Proficient in IT and digital tools, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email systems) and the ability to produce analytical data and reports for different audiences.
• Decision‑making, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice to managers and staff on risk management and interpret Health & Safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent teaching/facilitation skills across formats (simulation, online, group, 1:1)
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills, including constructive challenge and adapting to audience
• Strong organisational/time‑management skills with ability to manage competing priorities
• Project and programme management skills
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Personal Qualities

• Knowledge of Bromley Healthcare’s values and demonstrable evidence of how they have been applied in practice.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

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Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part‑time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co‑owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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• All staff identified as AT‑RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.