Job summary
Paramedic Learning Facilitator
Band 7 (Section 2 USH)
Permanent
Location: 1 post per sector (13 in total). Post holder will be expected to work across their Sector, with base station agreed on appointment.
NWAS has developed an exciting new role to help NWAS achieve the best possible learning experiences for learners and mentors/practice educators within PES Operations. This role will suit individuals with a strong background in supporting learners and a passion for improving learner experiences.
Each PES sector will gain valuable support from a Paramedic Learning Facilitator, who will report to the Sector Manager and work as an integral part of the Sector management team, supporting, evaluating and improving the learner and mentor/practice educator experience within the Sector. The post holder will report on learner experiences, using data, analysing learner experiences and activities and provide assurance of quality and develop action plans to enable the delivery of consistent and highly valued learner programmes in the Sector.
Main duties of the job
Paramedic Learning Facilitators will spend 70% of their time working operational shifts with identified learners on a double crewed ambulance (DCA). The role will not follow a fixed rota and will have the flexibility to determine the required working pattern to meet the needs of learners, recognising that different sectors may develop different operating models. They will work closely with rostering teams and the sector management team to plan shifts with learners. The remaining 30% of time (non-operational) will be protected to support individual and sector-based learning activities, working in partnership with the local sector and workforce development teams.
Suitable candidates will be qualified to degree level as a paramedic and will have experience of supporting learners as a practice educator/mentor and have completed a relevant mentoring learner module. Ideally candidates will hold/be working towards relevant teaching/learning qualifications at the point of application, but for the right candidates these will be provided following appointment.
If you possess the experience and skills that we are looking for, care passionately about the quality of learning and want to play a part in supporting the vital role of the North West Ambulance Service please complete the online application form.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications will be shortlisted against the relevant criteria in the person specification for this role and it is important that candidates can describe their experience in supporting a range of learners in the practice environment.
To ensure that we invest in developing a nurturing, positive and thriving culture, it is important to us to recruit individuals who demonstrate the right behaviours. As part of this recruitment process, if you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to take part in a Be Think Do Assessment Centre. This may include completion of a situational judgement assessment, completion of group and individual activities, followed by a professional discussion.
If you require further information, please contact Carol Offer by email at carol.offer@nwas.nhs.uk
Assessment date WC 26.02.2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications will be shortlisted against the relevant criteria in the person specification for this role and it is important that candidates can describe their experience in supporting a range of learners in the practice environment.
To ensure that we invest in developing a nurturing, positive and thriving culture, it is important to us to recruit individuals who demonstrate the right behaviours. As part of this recruitment process, if you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to take part in a Be Think Do Assessment Centre. This may include completion of a situational judgement assessment, completion of group and individual activities, followed by a professional discussion.
If you require further information, please contact Carol Offer by email at carol.offer@nwas.nhs.uk
Assessment date WC 26.02.2024
Person Specification
Skills / competencies
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
- oAbility to assess learners in the practice setting including design and deliver of learning plans to meet learner objectives and support struggling/failing learners.
- oStrong facilitation, influencing and motivational skills.
- oAbility to design and implement changes to improve systems and processes.
- oAbility to interpret data effectively in order to make meaningful judgements.
- oAbility to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
- oAbility to develop an inclusive learning environment.
- oAbility to work with a team to deliver effective and efficient work based learning.
Qualification and knowledge
Essential
- oHold a recognised post graduate/masters teaching/learning qualification. (Must be willing to work towards a qualification of this level where not in place).
- oQualified to degree level as a Paramedic (direct or including top-up modules).
- oHold a level 6/7 module related to mentoring learners in practice (or willing to work towards).
Experience
Essential
- oExperience working in paramedic role, with developed knowledge of pre-hospital and emergency/urgent care practice.
- oExperience in delivering work based learning / learning in practice.
- oExperience supporting learners as a practice educator, with evidence of mentoring students, assessing competencies, providing feedback, etc .
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.
- Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
- Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone.
Person Specification
Skills / competencies
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
- oAbility to assess learners in the practice setting including design and deliver of learning plans to meet learner objectives and support struggling/failing learners.
- oStrong facilitation, influencing and motivational skills.
- oAbility to design and implement changes to improve systems and processes.
- oAbility to interpret data effectively in order to make meaningful judgements.
- oAbility to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
- oAbility to develop an inclusive learning environment.
- oAbility to work with a team to deliver effective and efficient work based learning.
Qualification and knowledge
Essential
- oHold a recognised post graduate/masters teaching/learning qualification. (Must be willing to work towards a qualification of this level where not in place).
- oQualified to degree level as a Paramedic (direct or including top-up modules).
- oHold a level 6/7 module related to mentoring learners in practice (or willing to work towards).
Experience
Essential
- oExperience working in paramedic role, with developed knowledge of pre-hospital and emergency/urgent care practice.
- oExperience in delivering work based learning / learning in practice.
- oExperience supporting learners as a practice educator, with evidence of mentoring students, assessing competencies, providing feedback, etc .
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.
- Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
- Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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