Lead Paramedic (L&D) Gloucestershire (INTERNAL ONLY)

Job summary

Lead Paramedic L&D will provide preceptorship to graduate Paramedics employed by the Trust and will work operationally with new joiners following their induction to ensure the necessary standards are adopted.

The LP L&D will be managed by Operations but work with direction and support also from the Learning and Development .

As experienced paramedics (at least two years post qualifying as a Paramedic, as well as being a band 6 Paramedic) they will be expected to undertake the assessment and clinical development of staff within the NQP process, ECA's during their probation period and new joiners (scheduled work). They will also work with staff under the guidance of specific action plans. When working with members of staff during routine scheduled work, where no specific action plan has been developed, the LP L&D will be expected to assess the clinician's ability to work competently and safely within their current scope of practice and in accordance with Trust guidelines. Lead Paramedic L&D will either follow an operational rostered line or work on a relief basis (to be agreed locally) and facilitate the mentorship of staff undergoing remedial training and/or action plans set by Learning and Development Officers.

Successful applicants would either need to currently work at Staverton Station

Main duties of the job

Lead Paramedic L&D will support new joiners and work with them on their early operational shifts following the Trusts formal induction and preceptorship packages to ensure that new staff are supported appropriately.

Referrals from LDOs/OO

Referrals may follow from restrictions of practice, LDO would be consulted in the first instance. On receipt of the Learning Development Referral form the LDO will then complete a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and provide an action plan for the LP L&D to follow with the member of staff. T

Newly Qualified Paramedics

All newly qualified paramedics (NQPs) will be required to work with an LP L&D at least once during the first 2 months of their consolidation of learning period, and then again between 3-6 months. Transferees will, ideally, work with an LP L&D soon after induction. ECAs will receive quarterly probation shifts (two shifts within their first 6 months of

Operational deployment) with an LP L&D until their sign off by an OO.

Return to work including phased return to work.

Clinicians returning to work from extended periods of sickness, maternity or other absence may be required to work with an LP L&D for a shift dependant on the length and reason for their absence in order to support individuals back to work.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire ONLY

Gloucestershire

GL2 9QJ

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire ONLY

Gloucestershire

GL2 9QJ

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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