Job summary
CLINICAL EDUCATION LEAD
Based - SECAmb Clinical Education Centre atHaywards Heath College (subject to change) with a requirement to travel across the Trust's geographical area.
Salary - Agenda for Change Band 7- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Hours of work -37.5 hours per week, offered as a secondment position. Part time appointments will be considered through mutual agreement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen and proactive individual to support the education of clinicians within South East Coast Ambulance Service. This would suit a highly motivated and adaptable individual who is passionate about the support and development of clinical staff.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve providing support to new and existing clinicians within the Trust, particularly those enrolled on developmental educational programmes such as Transition to Practice and Preceptorship. There will also be support for the Continuing Professional Development of all clinical colleagues, and other educational activity involved in the role.
The Clinical Education department is entering an exciting phase of development in an ever changing and evolving environment. This role has the ability to shape the future careers of ambulance service staff as well as promoting the highest standard of education delivery for the Trust. This is an important role in the delivery of the clinical education strategy.
About us
- A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years service.
- Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
- Childcare voucher scheme.
- Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
- Access to occupational health and counselling services.
- Award winning wellbeing hub
- Back up buddy App
- Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
- Option to join NHS Pension scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will perform a key role in the clinical and professional development of staff whilst promoting best clinical practice across the range of ambulance duties. The role will also involve aspects of operational support in front-line duties.
The successful applicant will be expected to use highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to develop, support and motivate individuals and groups within the learning environment. An ability to develop and maintain excellent inter-professional partnership working with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally will be required in this role.
There is a requirement for the applicant to be educated to graduate level or possess a similar standard of knowledge, skills and experience and be a HCPC registered paramedic who has completed preceptorship. Training qualifications and experience of working within an education environment are desirable but not essential, however the post holder should be enthusiastic about the development of others and keen to work towards a recognised training qualification.
For further details of job responsibilities and requirements please refer to the role brief, or contact Danny Dixon on 07554 438323.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will perform a key role in the clinical and professional development of staff whilst promoting best clinical practice across the range of ambulance duties. The role will also involve aspects of operational support in front-line duties.
The successful applicant will be expected to use highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to develop, support and motivate individuals and groups within the learning environment. An ability to develop and maintain excellent inter-professional partnership working with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally will be required in this role.
There is a requirement for the applicant to be educated to graduate level or possess a similar standard of knowledge, skills and experience and be a HCPC registered paramedic who has completed preceptorship. Training qualifications and experience of working within an education environment are desirable but not essential, however the post holder should be enthusiastic about the development of others and keen to work towards a recognised training qualification.
For further details of job responsibilities and requirements please refer to the role brief, or contact Danny Dixon on 07554 438323.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Paramedic
- Full UK Driving Licence including C1
Desirable
- Recent or current experience of teaching in a higher education establishment
- Postgraduate Certificate in teaching and learning
- Level 3 CAVA qualification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post-registration experience as a paramedic. (including completion of Newly Qualified Paramedic preceptorship period).
- Experience of teaching / training
- Management skills / experience
Desirable
- Experience of ambulance IQA procedures
- Interprofessional partnership working
Skills
Essential
- Communication to groups (1) and individuals (1)
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to large groups (40+)
- Adept at developing PowerPoint presentations (or similar)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Paramedic
- Full UK Driving Licence including C1
Desirable
- Recent or current experience of teaching in a higher education establishment
- Postgraduate Certificate in teaching and learning
- Level 3 CAVA qualification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post-registration experience as a paramedic. (including completion of Newly Qualified Paramedic preceptorship period).
- Experience of teaching / training
- Management skills / experience
Desirable
- Experience of ambulance IQA procedures
- Interprofessional partnership working
Skills
Essential
- Communication to groups (1) and individuals (1)
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to large groups (40+)
- Adept at developing PowerPoint presentations (or similar)
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).
