Education in Practice University of Salford

Overview

You learn how to create a learning environment that supports your development as a leader and role model with capabilities in designing, implementing and evaluating practice learning. You will develop skills in development of work-based learning in health & social care settings, for colleagues, patients and their carers.

This will help you to create an environment that maximises learning & partnerships across the Health & Social care system to overcome identified barriers in education delivery with a solution focused approach.

Future careers

This Education in Practice course at the University of Salford can support progression into a range of practice education, teaching, and leadership roles, particularly within healthcare, social care, and community settings. Typical career pathways include:

• Practice Educator / Practice Teacher – supporting students, apprentices, and colleagues learning in clinical or community environments.
• Clinical Educator or Facilitator – leading education, training, and competency development within practice settings.
• Supervisor or Assessor – supervising, teaching, and assessing learners in practice in line with professional standards.
• Workforce Development or Training Lead – designing and delivering education programmes to support staff development and service quality.
• Lecturer Practitioner / Academic–Practice Link Role – combining clinical expertise with teaching and supporting learners across university and practice settings.
• Quality, Education, or Practice Development Lead – shaping learning cultures, improving practice education, and supporting organisational learning.

The module also provides a strong foundation for further academic study, professional recognition (such as PSF-aligned teaching roles), and progression into leadership or advanced practice roles where education and learning are central responsibilities.