AHP Preceptorship and Apprenticeship Quality Lead

Are you passionate about supporting our future Allied Health Professions (AHPs) workforce? Are you a HCPC registered AHP with significant experience of educating learners on clinical placement and supporting newly qualified AHPs into the workplace? We are looking for a highly motivated HCPC registered professional to join our Continued Professional Development and Placement Team under AHP Professional Leadership., To lead in the area of AHP apprenticeships and Preceptorship ensuring that AHP apprentices, preceptees and preceptors have a positive experience which supports their learning in practice delivered in line with the Safe Learning and Education Charter (SLEC).

The role will ensure that the Trusts placement capacity is matched to the demand of AHP apprentices which are needed to ensure a supply of high-quality staff in different roles to deliver the highest quality care for our patients. The role will manage and deliver a quality AHP Preceptorship Programme for all AHP preceptees and preceptors in the Trust working with key partners as required.

The post holder will support the operational management of the AHP Clinical Placement Team supported by the AHP Professional Lead for Workforce.

This role will lead the delivery of our new Midlands AHP Preceptorship Programme and apprenticeship portfolio. You will need to lead with compassion and be able to demonstrate your skills across all four pillars of advanced practice. The focus of this role will be within the education and leadership pillar. You will need to be highly organised, used to working within a team, collaborating with multiple teams and partners and be self motivated.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.