Professional Skills Instructor/mentor in Allied Health and Social Care

**Job details**:
Responsible to

Head of Discipline for Diagnostics and Clinical Interventions

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Closing date

Sunday 17 August 2025

Salary

£31,814 to £35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)

Job grade

ATOS 6

Reference

0086-25

Contract type

Fixed term contract Until March 2026

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.
- About the University

We have one simple promise - to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
- About the College/Department

The School of Allied Health & Social Care is part of the College of Health, Psychology, and Social Care at the University of Derby. The School consists of three discipline areas: Public Health and Social Care, Therapy and Rehabilitation and Diagnostics and Clinical Interventions. The Discipline itself covers a range of professional courses from Radiography and imaging, ODP, Paramedic, DXA reporting, ECP, ACP and non-medical prescribing.

Our vision is clear - to create a vibrant, inclusive, and future-facing School that cultivates the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. We have ambitious strategies in place to deliver an outstanding student experience, a culture of internationally important research and scholarship, and transformational partnerships with our collaborators across the health and care systems of Derbyshire and beyond.
- About the role

This role plays a key part in delivering our strategy. As a Professional Skills Instructor/Mentor, you will support the development of professional, technical, vocational, and practical skills for both students and apprentices. You will also provide tailored support to meet individual learning needs, helping to monitor progress across a range of settings - including in the workplace, on placement, at alternative venues, on College/University premises, or online. This will involve mentoring and coaching, alongside maintaining both formal and informal records of progress in on
- and off-the-job training. Working closely with our academic teams, you’ll help our students reach their full potential.

**Please Note**: This is a fixed-term contract until the end of March 2026.

**Anticipated Interview Date: 27th August 2025**
- About You

We're looking for HCPC registered practitioners with a preference to perioperative, critical care or paramedicine however all will be considered including Registered Nurses, Midwives, or Nursing Associates who have an interest in education and supporting students to achieve highly. This role is suitable for anyone at any stage of their professional career for example early-career professionals or those considering a change from clinical work. We value all of your knowledge and skills, from whichever field of practice you are in.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a proven ability to engage effectively with learners, fostering supportive educational environments that promote high-quality learning outcomes. You will be equipped with highly developed communication skills, ensuring clarity in conveying complex concepts and facilitating productive discussions. You should also be committed to the principle of widening participation, actively working to remove barriers and create inclusive learning opportunities for all individuals, regardless of background or experience.

If you're interested in the education of professionals registering with the HCPC, this could be the role for you.
- Principal accountabilities
- To plan and deliver professional, practical, technical, vocational and associated theoretical learning activities for students and apprentices including training, support for learning and assessment using a variety of methods both on and off the job.
- Prepare suitable learning materials for a range of activities to develop the student’s knowledge, skills and behaviours linked to relevant apprenticeship standards or regulatory body frameworks.
- Demonstrate tasks