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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Clinical Apprenticeship Manager

The closing date is 13 November 2026

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Job summary

This is an internal vacancy and we invite applications from employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

NHS Band 6: Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (Pro rata)

Hours: 30 per week

Contract: Permanent

Base Location: St Mary's Hospital Parkhurst Rd, Newport PO30 5TG

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a Senior Clinical and Professional Educator to join our team on the Isle of Wight, with a key focus on developing and delivering clinical apprenticeship opportunities across the organisation. You will work collaboratively with clinical teams, key stakeholders and education partners to identify workforce development needs, promote apprenticeship and education pathways, and support individuals to develop their skills and enhance their practice. You will play an important role in driving high-quality education and development, supporting Trust-wide workforce priorities and ensuring apprenticeship provision meets the needs of our services and workforce.

About us

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

REF2739A

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of clinical apprenticeship opportunities, aligned to workforce priorities and service needs.
• Work with clinical services, practice education teams and education providers to identify apprenticeship opportunities, placement requirements and emerging workforce needs.
• Provide visible leadership and specialist advice to clinical apprentices, managers, practice supervisors and assessors, supporting learner progress, retention and successful programme delivery.
• Promote clinical apprenticeships across the organisation, building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor apprenticeship activity, learner progress and programme performance, identifying barriers and coordinating appropriate support or escalation.
• Support the commissioning, procurement and contract monitoring of apprenticeship education providers to ensure provision meets organisational requirements and delivers value.
• Contribute to apprenticeship planning, governance, policy development and effective use of the Apprenticeship Levy, including reporting against agreed plans.
• Maintain awareness of local and national apprenticeship developments and use this knowledge to support workforce development and continuous improvement.

Interviews: Please note interviews will be held on the 17th November 2026 via Teams, and will include a ten minute presentation, the subject to be confirmed at invitation to interview.

For full details of this role, please refer to the enclosed Job Description or contact [email protected]

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of clinical apprenticeship opportunities, aligned to workforce priorities and service needs.
• Work with clinical services, practice education teams and education providers to identify apprenticeship opportunities, placement requirements and emerging workforce needs.
• Provide visible leadership and specialist advice to clinical apprentices, managers, practice supervisors and assessors, supporting learner progress, retention and successful programme delivery.
• Promote clinical apprenticeships across the organisation, building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor apprenticeship activity, learner progress and programme performance, identifying barriers and coordinating appropriate support or escalation.
• Support the commissioning, procurement and contract monitoring of apprenticeship education providers to ensure provision meets organisational requirements and delivers value.
• Contribute to apprenticeship planning, governance, policy development and effective use of the Apprenticeship Levy, including reporting against agreed plans.
• Maintain awareness of local and national apprenticeship developments and use this knowledge to support workforce development and continuous improvement.

Interviews: Please note interviews will be held on the 17th November 2026 via Teams, and will include a ten minute presentation, the subject to be confirmed at invitation to interview.

For full details of this role, please refer to the enclosed Job Description or contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Degree in a relevant field.
• Evidence of recent CPD.

Desirable

• Teaching/practice education qualification or postgraduate study.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering education or training.
• Relevant specialty experience with evidence of professional development.
• Experience of leading and managing a team.
• Strong organisational and team-working experience.

Desirable

• Experience of apprenticeships, work-based learning or service development.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of apprenticeships, national/local drivers, the Growth and Skills Levy and workforce needs.
• Knowledge of policy development and resource management.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and web-based systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of apprenticeship commissioning, provider management and clinical learning requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Degree in a relevant field.
• Evidence of recent CPD.

Desirable

• Teaching/practice education qualification or postgraduate study.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering education or training.
• Relevant specialty experience with evidence of professional development.
• Experience of leading and managing a team.
• Strong organisational and team-working experience.

Desirable

• Experience of apprenticeships, work-based learning or service development.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of apprenticeships, national/local drivers, the Growth and Skills Levy and workforce needs.
• Knowledge of policy development and resource management.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and web-based systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of apprenticeship commissioning, provider management and clinical learning requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Learning Development and Careers Lead

Teresa Gaudion

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

REF2739A

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

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