Head of Learning and Development / Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Head of Learning and Development / Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 23 February 2026

The Head of Learning and Development / Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work as a senior member of the Education, Learning and Development Department. They will be responsible for the organisation's analysis of learning and development educational needs, planning delivery effectively and efficiently through a strategic training needs analysis and evaluation process, including the review of needs identified as part of the appraisal process.

The post holder will provide expert advice and leadership in relation to advanced practice, advanced practitioner roles, enhanced practitioner roles and associated education and training.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Director of Education, Learning and Development to develop and deliver the Trust's education strategy taking account of national, regional and local policies and direction.

They will be responsible for planning activities that inform continued professional development priorities to ensure that the Trust's workforce development needs are met with a multi-professional approach.

The post holder will actively work with other members of the Department to implement effective engagement with schools, colleges, job centres and other potential apprentice, T Level, and work experience pathways.

They will provide expert knowledge in relation to advanced clinical practice to the senior team and co-ordinate development programmes, training events and a supervisory framework to support trainees.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will co-ordinate and actively participate in all communications regarding advancing practice with NHSE, National Centre for Advancing Practice and HEIs, ensuring that the advanced practice domains, pillars and strategies are aligned to improve both quantity and quality of advanced practice workforce within EPUT to deliver on the health outcomes for the population we serve.

The job description provides full details of the responsibilities associated with the role of Head of Learning and Development / Lead ACP.

Experience working as an ACP is essential.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on Monday 2nd March 2026.

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications

• Education/ Qualifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge

Skills/ Experience

• Skills/ Experience

Personal Qualities

• Personal Qualities

Additional Requirements

• Additional 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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust