Job summary
Following a successful trial, a permanent position has become available for a Sector Clinical Lead, to join the Trust's Community Resuscitation Team (CRT) and wider volunteering function.
This vital role will provide clinical oversight and assurance for the service line, ensuring our volunteer clinical governance, training, polices and guidance align with both Trust and National guidance and strategies.
The successful candidate will join the CRT senior management team reporting directly to the Regional Community Engagement Lead. They will work closely with area CRT management and their teams. They will be the subject matter expert for all things clinical for our volunteers and the teams that lead them. As well as contributing to the day-to-day clinical support, they will also contribute to the development of our volunteer training programmes and support the review of volunteer scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
So, is this the job for you?
We are looking for a passionate individual with a drive to improve clinical performance and practice. You will have experience working with volunteers and a proven track record of undertaking clinical investigations, supporting pathway development and deployment. You will have the ability to manage competing demands on a day-to-day basis and deliver on long term projects.
This role will work closely with the CRT leadership team Area Consultant Paramedic, and our volunteers, and would offer a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step on their clinical leadership journey.
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
Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
Important Dates:
Advert Closes: 2nd May
Shortlisting: 6th May
SJT sent: 7th May
SJT Closes: 11th May
Assessment Centre: 15th May
Professional Discussion: 15th May
Please note, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
Important Dates:
Advert Closes: 2nd May
Shortlisting: 6th May
SJT sent: 7th May
SJT Closes: 11th May
Assessment Centre: 15th May
Professional Discussion: 15th May
Please note, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information and data
- Proficient in the use of digital technologies, including Microsoft Office.
- Developed time management skills, working to strict deadlines, delegating and prioritising workload as required
- vidence of being able to contribute to and challenge across multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic working to full scope of autonomous practice.
- Holds a relevant Masters Degree and/or substantial demonstrable experience in a similar role or setting.
- In depth knowledge of the NHS agenda and the influences of political, social and economic factors especially relating to Clinical volunteers
- Understanding of current clinical practice guidelines, evidence and policies relating to the out of hospital arena.
- Knowledge and understanding of the AACE National Volunteer strategy Full UK driving licence, with C1.
- Appropriate emergency driving qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience leading disperse and varied clinical teams
- Experience contributing to and implementing and leading clinical governance arrangements
- Experience of leading working groups, meetings and forums
- Significant experience working within the volunteers sector
- Evidence of participation in research and development activities
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Able to present complex, sensitive and contentious information
- Track record of introducing, leading and managing change at scale
- Demonstrable track record of leading teams to deliver against objectives
Values
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
Essential
- Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information and data
- Proficient in the use of digital technologies, including Microsoft Office.
- Developed time management skills, working to strict deadlines, delegating and prioritising workload as required
- vidence of being able to contribute to and challenge across multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic working to full scope of autonomous practice.
- Holds a relevant Masters Degree and/or substantial demonstrable experience in a similar role or setting.
- In depth knowledge of the NHS agenda and the influences of political, social and economic factors especially relating to Clinical volunteers
- Understanding of current clinical practice guidelines, evidence and policies relating to the out of hospital arena.
- Knowledge and understanding of the AACE National Volunteer strategy Full UK driving licence, with C1.
- Appropriate emergency driving qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience leading disperse and varied clinical teams
- Experience contributing to and implementing and leading clinical governance arrangements
- Experience of leading working groups, meetings and forums
- Significant experience working within the volunteers sector
- Evidence of participation in research and development activities
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Able to present complex, sensitive and contentious information
- Track record of introducing, leading and managing change at scale
- Demonstrable track record of leading teams to deliver against objectives
Values
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.
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