0.857 FTE / 30 Hours per week
The starting salary will be from £33,243.32 per annum (pro-rata of £38,784 pa),
depending on qualifications and experience (Grade 7).
Hybrid role: at least 3 days per week onsite
Fixed-term until the return of the post-holder (Maternity Cover)
Who we’re looking for:
Plymouth Marjon University are seeking to appoint a talented individual to join our ambitious team within the Department of Allied Health and Nursing to support our apprentices and students in the practice-based environment. You will have proven knowledge of the health and care sector and be passionate about teaching and learning as well as supporting individuals to develop and grow. We are seeking an exceptional individual to support us on our journey to becoming the provider of choice for professional healthcare programmes in the region.
Are you highly motivated and passionate about supporting and developing student and apprentices in clinical practice? If so, you can make a real difference in helping our students and apprentices to achieve their full potential. Applicants must have strong team working skills, in addition to strong written and verbal communication skills. You will need to hold NMC registration, with comprehensive post registration experience and an understanding of the wider sector. Experience in a mental health setting is welcomed.
What you’d be doing:
You will be responsible for facilitating practice education experiences for students and apprentices in the practice learning environment. You will provide support and guidance to students and apprentices throughout their practice education experiences, collaborate with other professionals to ensure effective and coordinated learning experiences, and participate in quality improvement initiatives related to practice education. Responsibilities of this post will include:
- Facilitate practice education experiences for students and apprentices in various settings, ensuring they are appropriate, safe, and meet learning objectives.
- Provide support and guidance to students and apprentices during their practice education experiences, including feedback on their performance and debriefing after experiences.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as educators, preceptors, and supervisors, to ensure that students and apprentices receive effective and coordinated practice education experiences.
- Participate in the development and delivery of professional educational programmes to support practice education, including orientation and training for students and apprentices, preceptors, and supervisors.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student and apprentice practice education experiences and evaluations.
- Monitor and report on student and apprentice progress and performance during their practice education experiences.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to practice education, including evaluation and feedback mechanisms.
The Department of Allied Health and Nursing delivers a broad range of health programmes including courses leading to professional registration and healthcare apprenticeships.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Penny Baker, Practice Learning Compliance Manager, on pbaker@marjon.ac.uk
To view the full range of benefits we offer, please click here.
We are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants to support our goal to realise every individual’s potential. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’: candidates who declare a disability and who demonstrate on their application that they meet the essential criteria will be included on the shortlist.
Closing date: Thursday 15 January 2026 (at 11:59pm)
Interview date: Thursday 29 January 2026
Apply online: https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/
From £38,784. Grade 7, per annum pro rata, (actual salary 33,243.32 pa) depending on qualifications and experience
