Head of Education

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WAST) is seeking to appoint a Head of Education & Clinical Practice (Remote Clinical Care) to lead and advance exemplary educational standards in remote care. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Remote Clinical Care, this pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care through educational leadership, shaping and influencing the strategic vision for remote healthcare delivery across Wales.

Applicants should demonstrate substantial experience in higher education or senior leadership of educational initiatives within healthcare environments. Evidence of a proven ability to design, deliver and implement strategic educational programmes is required, alongside a commitment to service transformation. The role requires strong leadership and management skills, including financial oversight and resource allocation. The ability to work closely with and influence senior leaders, external stakeholders, and partner organisations is vital. The appointed individual will play a key role in advancing workforce capability and enhancing patient outcomes in remote and digital healthcare contexts.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience in leading digital innovation within educational settings and experience in advancing simulation-based learning, telehealth initiatives and evidence-based educational approaches is highly desirable.

Provide strategic educational leadership for all aspects of the Trust's remote/non-face-to-face services, collaborating with health and care system partners, Higher Education Institutions, HEIW, professional bodies, and UK ambulance networks to enhance educational provision for patients entering the system.

Lead and influence the educational direction for remote clinical assessment and decision-making, interpreting best practice, national policy, and legislation, and implementing effective educational solutions.

Oversee the professional development of clinical and non-registered roles, ensuring continuous growth through advanced clinical practice, educational leadership, career frameworks, research, and innovation.

Have responsibility for the financial leadership and management of the Education and Development team for remote care, including budget oversight and resource allocation.

Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships with Higher Education Institutions, HEIW, professional bodies, and UK ambulance networks to drive collaborative innovation, curriculum development, and best practice sharing in remote clinical care education.

Champion research-driven improvements and foster a culture of digital competence, ensuring that remote and digital healthcare education remains at the forefront of best practice.

Play a key role in advancing workforce capability and enhancing patient outcomes in remote and digital healthcare contexts.

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.