This post can be considered on a secondment or fixed term basis JOB SUMMARY: To lead on the development and maintenance of quality assured practice placements for non-medical healthcare students undertaking educational training within the Leeds placement circuit, in line with NMC, HCPC, Health Education England quality assurance framework. Lead at a local, regional and national level on quality assurance initiatives relating to practice learning. Liaise with and support nursing, midwife and AHP leads with quality assurance initiatives relating to practice learning. Review and further develop processes and systems that support quality practice learning across the healthcare community. Be responsible for developing and facilitating effective and efficient partnerships/networks locally and nationally with the view to sharing best practice. Act as a conduit between the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and placement providers from within NHS and non-NHS organisations. Engage in the preparation and delivery of educational programmes which impact on the quality of practice learning and student progression in practice. Provide immediate and strategic views on issues relating to practice learning. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS RESPONSIBILITY: To be an expert resource for colleagues seeking advice and guidance on issues relating to practice learning. Lead on the design and implementation of quality monitoring processes in collaboration with the education and placement providers. Lead locally in support of the strategic direction of nationally and locally driven quality assurance methodology in relation to practice learning. Lead locally on the implementation of the quality assurance national requirements which impact on practice learning. Create robust communication networks for practice learning issues to be raised between NHS and non-NHS service providers, Higher and Further education and Health Education England as appropriate. Promote effective partnership working with stakeholders Identify and create opportunities for practice learning within a multi-professional environment that meets the needs of the learning outcomes of the professions involved. Further develop existing placements and create new and innovative opportunities for students. Increase the number of quality learning opportunities within the community, mental health and primary care setting. Work with HEI and service providers to ensure the number of mentors/assessors/practice supervisors across the healthcare community is sufficient and appropriately prepared in terms of mentor updates, sign-off mentors, and triennial review, to support the numbers of students in practice now and in the future. Advise the development of effective support systems for mentors/assessors/practice supervisors. Advise and support the development and implementation of new models of placement learning.