Job summary
London's Air Ambulance Paramedic Senior Clinical Lead,Fulltime secondment opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional paramedic to provide clinical and strategic leadership at London's Air Ambulance (LAA). This opportunity is available to LAS employees as a full-time secondment and to external candidates as a fixed term contract, for up to for three years.
The successful applicant will have previous experience as a London's Air Ambulance HEMS paramedic as well as experience in other specialist, advanced or extended roles.
LAS applicants must discuss their application with their Line Manager to ensure they support the application and will release you for the duration of the secondment. At the shortlisting stage of the process a reference request will be sent to your authorising manager to confirm this.
Due to the HEMS insurance restrictions, you must be 25 years or over by the advert closing date and not have more than three penalty points on your driving licence.
Applications to be submitted via Trac Jobs with a closing date of Sunday 30th January 2022.
If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to attend an interview week commencing the 14th February 2022, please note there will be only one interview date available.
Main duties of the job
Paramedic Senior Clinical Lead
Key objectives for the role include responsibility for the day-to-day clinical management, governance and development of the Joint LAS/LAA/Bart's-Health tripartite HEMS Paramedic programme, supporting the delivery of clinical governance and service development, and the provision of senior clinical input across the tripartite.
The role is funded by LAA charity and employed by LAS, and reports jointly to the LAA Medical Director and the LAS Clinical Operations Lead (APPs & HEMS). Successful candidates will be paid at the relevant AFC Band 8b spine point, 20% inner high cost area supplement. The working pattern and hours will be a mixture of clinical and non-clinical duties, including weekends and nights where required to deliver the objectives of the role. Flexibility, self-direction and a willingness to ensure effective prioritisation of tasks and workload will be essential. This will include experience of training and supervising paramedics, as well as a broad range of skills and knowledge in clinical leadership, governance, education and service development. The successful applicant will provide leadership and management of the paramedic group, including of the band 7 lead HEMS paramedics, and will be expected to demonstrate clinical leadership across the service.
About us
London's Air Ambulance Charity
Every second of every day, London's Air Ambulance delivers rapid response and cutting-edge medical care to save lives in the city. Critical injury can happen to anyone, at any time. It is the biggest killer of people under 40.
We bring the hospital emergency department to the scene, delivering life-saving treatment to the 10 million people who live and work in London.
The service was established by a group of committed, determined and pioneering medics. They saw that people were dying before they could get to hospital. They understood that every second counts.
Today, treating patients before they get to hospital has been transformed into an established medical discipline. We have a reputation as a world leader of rapid response medical care. We have provided support to the capital in times of great need such as London Bridge, the Grenfell Tower fire and 7/7 bombings. We are proud to count a number of "firsts" during our time:
- The first survivor of open-heart surgery at the roadside;
- The first to use life-saving REBOA procedure at the roadside;
- The first to carry out blood transfusions at the roadside.
Our pioneering spirit continues to drive us to understand what more we can do to save lives.
Our Vision is to end preventable deaths in London from severe injury.
Our Mission is to save more lives in London through rapid response and cutting-edge care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role of the Paramedic Senior Clinical Lead is to ensure that the highest standard of patient care is delivered via effective clinical leadership and supervision. As part of the senior clinical team within the Londons Air Ambulance (LAA), they will provide leadershipand supervision of clinical staff and lead on the implementation of developments in clinical care. They will assist in the professional development of the paramedic workforce and provide senior clinical advice to junior colleagues.
- The post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day clinical management, governance and development of the Joint LAS/LAA/Barts-Health tripartite Flight Paramedic programme.Providing supervision and mentorship of the appointed LAA Paramedic Leadership team and working collaboratively with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) Consultant Paramedics and Clinical Operations Managers.
- The post holder will develop and be accountable for the educational activity within the LAA Flight Paramedic programme to include the provision of high quality teaching, assessment and evaluation. They will also act as a point of liaison with higher education institutions and other national bodies as required.
- Service development activity will comprise a significant part of the role, including horizon scanning to continually inform clinical practice and ensure adherence to national guidance as well as identifying new opportunities for further clinical development. The post holderwill be expected to promote the LAA Flight Paramedic role both internally and to external stakeholders to promote collaborative working.
- Paramedic Senior Clinical Lead (LAA) will continue to provide elevated clinical practice as a Flight Paramedic, LAS clinician and develop their own advanced clinical portfolio. This must include regular clinical operational time, providing support and mentorship to all clinical/medical staff within the LAA/LAS.
The Paramedic Senior Clinical Lead (LAA) will have responsibility for the following functions:o To provide clinical leadership and support to the wider organisation.o To provide clinical leadership and expertise within all clinical areas associated with the development of the LAA clinical model.o To provide clinical leadership, mentorship and senior clinical support to clinical staff especially paramedic staff.o To provide expert input to clinical developments within the LAA and LAS Trust.o To work closely with Stakeholders implementing, developing and delivering the Flight Paramedic progressiono Foster an open and transparent culture where people are willing to report and learn
- from incidents, near misses and excellenceo To support the Clinical Directorate in the strategic development of both internal andexternal educational programmes.o To provide expert clinical guidance in clinical case reviews Other areas of responsibility will include:o Joint working with multi-disciplinary teams to establish and provide new services forpatients with reference to strategy documents produced by, but not exclusive to,Londons Air Ambulance, Barts Health NHS Trust, London Ambulance Service NHSTrust, the Department of Health, and NICE.o Identify improvements to ensure a patient-centred, clinically excelling, innovativeservice by: Critically appraising the level of Flight Paramedic practice, evaluatingcompetencies and improving Advanced Skills, Trauma Care and EmergencyCare in Special Circumstances; Focussing on the delivery and maintenance of clinical excellence; Providing an expert Paramedic consultancy to LAA & LAS, and its staff. Planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care; Contributing to the development of the service by taking an active role ingenerating and disseminating knowledge across the organisation, the LondonTrauma System and specialist pre-hospital care nationally and internationally; Undertaking research in a specialist area that focuses on improving outcomesand experiences for patients, families and carers; Facilitating and providing education and training to staff. Strengthening the paramedic contribution to prehospital trauma care.This role encompasses a very strong professional leadership mandate including:o Contributing to the work of statutory, representative, professional and other bodies and agencies with an interest in Pre-Hospital trauma care and the emerging clinical sub-specialty of Pre-Hospital Trauma Medicine.o Specifically addressing the issue of scope of practice developments for paramedics and other ambulance staff in emergency trauma care.o Providing clinical leadership and advice on strategic direction of prehospital trauma care.
Our Values are
Compassionate
We care about people and put them at the heart of everything we do. We are kind, respectful and always keen to listen to feedback.
Courageous
We are prepared to achieve our mission in challenging environments. We are authentic, honest and not afraid to challenge and take calculated risks.
Pioneering
We embrace and lead change through our innovation and creativity. We are constantly learning, both from our successes and from our failures to make sure we are always striving to improve.
Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Priority will be given to London Ambulance Service employees who are at risk of redundancy.
We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you are considering applying for a vacancy with London Ambulance Services NHS Trust, please be aware it is a legal requirement to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, by the 1st April 2022 for all patient facing roles. If successful, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination or Medical exemption.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role of the Paramedic Senior Clinical Lead is to ensure that the highest standard of patient care is delivered via effective clinical leadership and supervision. As part of the senior clinical team within the Londons Air Ambulance (LAA), they will provide leadershipand supervision of clinical staff and lead on the implementation of developments in clinical care. They will assist in the professional development of the paramedic workforce and provide senior clinical advice to junior colleagues.
- The post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day clinical management, governance and development of the Joint LAS/LAA/Barts-Health tripartite Flight Paramedic programme.Providing supervision and mentorship of the appointed LAA Paramedic Leadership team and working collaboratively with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) Consultant Paramedics and Clinical Operations Managers.
- The post holder will develop and be accountable for the educational activity within the LAA Flight Paramedic programme to include the provision of high quality teaching, assessment and evaluation. They will also act as a point of liaison with higher education institutions and other national bodies as required.
- Service development activity will comprise a significant part of the role, including horizon scanning to continually inform clinical practice and ensure adherence to national guidance as well as identifying new opportunities for further clinical development. The post holderwill be expected to promote the LAA Flight Paramedic role both internally and to external stakeholders to promote collaborative working.
- Paramedic Senior Clinical Lead (LAA) will continue to provide elevated clinical practice as a Flight Paramedic, LAS clinician and develop their own advanced clinical portfolio. This must include regular clinical operational time, providing support and mentorship to all clinical/medical staff within the LAA/LAS.
The Paramedic Senior Clinical Lead (LAA) will have responsibility for the following functions:o To provide clinical leadership and support to the wider organisation.o To provide clinical leadership and expertise within all clinical areas associated with the development of the LAA clinical model.o To provide clinical leadership, mentorship and senior clinical support to clinical staff especially paramedic staff.o To provide expert input to clinical developments within the LAA and LAS Trust.o To work closely with Stakeholders implementing, developing and delivering the Flight Paramedic progressiono Foster an open and transparent culture where people are willing to report and learn
- from incidents, near misses and excellenceo To support the Clinical Directorate in the strategic development of both internal andexternal educational programmes.o To provide expert clinical guidance in clinical case reviews Other areas of responsibility will include:o Joint working with multi-disciplinary teams to establish and provide new services forpatients with reference to strategy documents produced by, but not exclusive to,Londons Air Ambulance, Barts Health NHS Trust, London Ambulance Service NHSTrust, the Department of Health, and NICE.o Identify improvements to ensure a patient-centred, clinically excelling, innovativeservice by: Critically appraising the level of Flight Paramedic practice, evaluatingcompetencies and improving Advanced Skills, Trauma Care and EmergencyCare in Special Circumstances; Focussing on the delivery and maintenance of clinical excellence; Providing an expert Paramedic consultancy to LAA & LAS, and its staff. Planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care; Contributing to the development of the service by taking an active role ingenerating and disseminating knowledge across the organisation, the LondonTrauma System and specialist pre-hospital care nationally and internationally; Undertaking research in a specialist area that focuses on improving outcomesand experiences for patients, families and carers; Facilitating and providing education and training to staff. Strengthening the paramedic contribution to prehospital trauma care.This role encompasses a very strong professional leadership mandate including:o Contributing to the work of statutory, representative, professional and other bodies and agencies with an interest in Pre-Hospital trauma care and the emerging clinical sub-specialty of Pre-Hospital Trauma Medicine.o Specifically addressing the issue of scope of practice developments for paramedics and other ambulance staff in emergency trauma care.o Providing clinical leadership and advice on strategic direction of prehospital trauma care.
Our Values are
Compassionate
We care about people and put them at the heart of everything we do. We are kind, respectful and always keen to listen to feedback.
Courageous
We are prepared to achieve our mission in challenging environments. We are authentic, honest and not afraid to challenge and take calculated risks.
Pioneering
We embrace and lead change through our innovation and creativity. We are constantly learning, both from our successes and from our failures to make sure we are always striving to improve.
Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Priority will be given to London Ambulance Service employees who are at risk of redundancy.
We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you are considering applying for a vacancy with London Ambulance Services NHS Trust, please be aware it is a legal requirement to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, by the 1st April 2022 for all patient facing roles. If successful, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination or Medical exemption.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential
- A minimum of BSc or equivalent in an appropriate area.
- Completed or attaining a Level 7 Post graduate qualification or able to convincingly demonstrate an equivalent body of work at this level
- HCPC registered Paramedic.
- Previous Flight Paramedic Role within London's Air Ambulance (HEMS)
- Demonstrable Experience within a Specialist, Advanced, Extended or Critical Care setting
- Extensive recent demonstrable experience in the healthcare environment
- Clear evidence of leadership and development in the pre hospital setting
- A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable ability with evidence of teaching in practice and/ or classroom situations
- Full driving licence with the ability to drive under blue light conditions
Desirable
- Current or previous university appointment within a Paramedic Science field
- Experience in an air ambulance or critical care service other than LAA
- Diploma in Immediate Medical Care of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Mentoring and coaching; minimum of Practice Placement Educator Level 3 (certificate) or significant demonstrable development of mentoring and coaching skills through formal learning and application
- Qualification incorporating extended clinical practice skills (e.g. Critical Care Paramedic)
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of acute care and able to demonstrate credibility
- Evidence of clinical leadership at an accountable level or strategic clinical planning
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
- Influencing change through evidence based practice
- Well-developed communication skills including negotiating and influencing skills
- Up-to-date portfolio including significant demonstrable relevant and recent CPD activity
- Current portfolio of autonomous clinical practice (min Band 6 Paramedic)
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical assessment and advice
- Experience of research in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in other clinical settings
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Autonomously assess, examine and initiate treatment for acute trauma patients within agreed scope of practice
- Be expert in recording and evaluating a medical, social and family history supported by extensive underpinning knowledge as detailed in the College of Paramedics (CoP) framework
- Formulate a plausible differential diagnosis supported by extensive underpinning knowledge relevant to Trauma Care
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of current practices pertaining to Prehospital Trauma Care, including but not limited to chemical sedation, pain management, therapeutic intervention
- Evidence of ability in the leadership of multidisciplinary complex prehospital situations and environments
- Evidence of ability to chair clinical debriefs
- Utilise additional diagnostic adjuncts pertinent to Trauma Care
- Demonstrate a knowledge of pharmacology to inform practice
- Demonstrate understanding and application of the principles of Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Human Factors in operational and clinical environments
- Evidence of ability to provide remote and direct clinical assessment, advice and supervision
- Evidence of ability to use software to support and/ or document clinical advice and support decisions
- Minimise clinical risk through reasoned and justifiable clinical decisions
- Evidence of ability to participate in clinical audit on a local and/ or service wide basis
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to participate in primary research and demonstrate knowledge of assessing and evaluating research based evidence
- Evidence of ability to contribute to training events/ courses where specialist clinical knowledge is required
- Evidence of ability to develop educational packages in response to identified clinical needs
- Evidence of ability to provide clinical support or operational command at large scale planned events and serious, protracted, complicated or major incidents as appropriate
Personal Abilities
Essential
- Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
- Ability to manage both self and others and use initiative to problem solve based on sound rationale
- Highly developed organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work and deliver outcomes in line with work plans
- Evidence of having provided mentoring and support to other staff.
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and career development with maintenance of a personal career development portfolio, including up to date personal development plans.
- Evidence of Reliability
- Understanding of, and demonstrable commitment to, encouraging diversity as an employee and as a provider of services to the public
- Ability to act as a clinical role model for all Paramedics, Flight Paramedics and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners; Providing positive, inspirational and highly visible leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential
- A minimum of BSc or equivalent in an appropriate area.
- Completed or attaining a Level 7 Post graduate qualification or able to convincingly demonstrate an equivalent body of work at this level
- HCPC registered Paramedic.
- Previous Flight Paramedic Role within London's Air Ambulance (HEMS)
- Demonstrable Experience within a Specialist, Advanced, Extended or Critical Care setting
- Extensive recent demonstrable experience in the healthcare environment
- Clear evidence of leadership and development in the pre hospital setting
- A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable ability with evidence of teaching in practice and/ or classroom situations
- Full driving licence with the ability to drive under blue light conditions
Desirable
- Current or previous university appointment within a Paramedic Science field
- Experience in an air ambulance or critical care service other than LAA
- Diploma in Immediate Medical Care of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Mentoring and coaching; minimum of Practice Placement Educator Level 3 (certificate) or significant demonstrable development of mentoring and coaching skills through formal learning and application
- Qualification incorporating extended clinical practice skills (e.g. Critical Care Paramedic)
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of acute care and able to demonstrate credibility
- Evidence of clinical leadership at an accountable level or strategic clinical planning
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
- Influencing change through evidence based practice
- Well-developed communication skills including negotiating and influencing skills
- Up-to-date portfolio including significant demonstrable relevant and recent CPD activity
- Current portfolio of autonomous clinical practice (min Band 6 Paramedic)
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical assessment and advice
- Experience of research in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in other clinical settings
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Autonomously assess, examine and initiate treatment for acute trauma patients within agreed scope of practice
- Be expert in recording and evaluating a medical, social and family history supported by extensive underpinning knowledge as detailed in the College of Paramedics (CoP) framework
- Formulate a plausible differential diagnosis supported by extensive underpinning knowledge relevant to Trauma Care
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of current practices pertaining to Prehospital Trauma Care, including but not limited to chemical sedation, pain management, therapeutic intervention
- Evidence of ability in the leadership of multidisciplinary complex prehospital situations and environments
- Evidence of ability to chair clinical debriefs
- Utilise additional diagnostic adjuncts pertinent to Trauma Care
- Demonstrate a knowledge of pharmacology to inform practice
- Demonstrate understanding and application of the principles of Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Human Factors in operational and clinical environments
- Evidence of ability to provide remote and direct clinical assessment, advice and supervision
- Evidence of ability to use software to support and/ or document clinical advice and support decisions
- Minimise clinical risk through reasoned and justifiable clinical decisions
- Evidence of ability to participate in clinical audit on a local and/ or service wide basis
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to participate in primary research and demonstrate knowledge of assessing and evaluating research based evidence
- Evidence of ability to contribute to training events/ courses where specialist clinical knowledge is required
- Evidence of ability to develop educational packages in response to identified clinical needs
- Evidence of ability to provide clinical support or operational command at large scale planned events and serious, protracted, complicated or major incidents as appropriate
Personal Abilities
Essential
- Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
- Ability to manage both self and others and use initiative to problem solve based on sound rationale
- Highly developed organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work and deliver outcomes in line with work plans
- Evidence of having provided mentoring and support to other staff.
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and career development with maintenance of a personal career development portfolio, including up to date personal development plans.
- Evidence of Reliability
- Understanding of, and demonstrable commitment to, encouraging diversity as an employee and as a provider of services to the public
- Ability to act as a clinical role model for all Paramedics, Flight Paramedics and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners; Providing positive, inspirational and highly visible leadership
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
