Job summary
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust are excited to invite applications from suitably qualified clinicians for the role of Advanced Paramedic Clinical Lead. Applicants should meet the essential criteria for the role, already holding an MSc in advanced clinical practice (or equivalent) and able to work independently across the four pillars of advanced practice.
The Advanced Paramedic Clinical Lead is a senior clinical post embedded in operational leadership teams. Working with operational and clinical leadership teams the Advanced Paramedic Clinical Lead is responsible for ensuring patients receive effective care through leadership, supervision and education.
There are 5 positions available throughout YAS.
1 x South Yorkshire, 1 x East Yorkshire, 1 x North Yorkshire, 2 x West Yorkshire (1 x Leeds/ Wakefield, 1 x Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees).
Please specify clearly in your application which area you are applying for, as the interview for the post will be held in that area.
The proposed interview dates will be:
South Yorkshire - 17th May 2024, West Yorkshire - 22nd May 2024, North and East 21st May 2024
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Paramedic Clinical Lead will be the leading clinician responsible for all clinical activity within the teams they are responsible for. Understanding key performance indicators, formulating and agreeing plans for improvement is fundamental to the role.
The post holder will lead clinical developments by analysing performance data, developing plans for local improvement and leading the implementation of local and Trust wide clinical improvement priorities. They will be responsible for mitigating clinical risks within their area as they arise, supporting staff to remain proficient, setting priorities for education activity and working at a regional level to report themes and trends relevant to their area. They will be responsible for delivery of the Clinical Case Review Policy, Newly Qualified Paramedic Programme and ensuring team based education activity is focussed, responsive and effective.
About us
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.
We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.
We employ more than 5,800 staff, who together with over 1,100 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.
Our values: Kindness, Respect, Teamwork, Improvement are at the heart of all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring clinical performance indicators (ACQIs) and quality standards are achieved.
- Responsible for the clinical leadership of team leaders within area supervision, mentorship and setting direction.
- Work alongside Area Clinical Governance Leads to ensure audit outputs are analysed and improvement plans are developed and implemented, monitoring their effectiveness.
- Responsibility for clinical education plans (investment days) for area, ensuring quality and they align to local and regional priorities. Oversee their delivery by Team Leaders.
- Ensure local clinical induction processes are in place and responsive to recruitment flow.
- Providing expert clinical oversight within area working closely with operations leadership to ensure service delivery and clinical quality standards are maintained.
- Conduct and provide subject matter expertise to clinical investigations and reviews, forming balanced judgements regarding the standard of care provided in line with the Just Culture guide.
- Delivery of NQP programme.
- Delivery of CCR policy.
- Implementation of the Clinical Strategy for area of responsibility.
- Cross cover for other areas where required.
- Deputise for the Consultant Paramedic as required.
- Promote a culture of talent development, nurturing talents and building strengths within teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring clinical performance indicators (ACQIs) and quality standards are achieved.
- Responsible for the clinical leadership of team leaders within area supervision, mentorship and setting direction.
- Work alongside Area Clinical Governance Leads to ensure audit outputs are analysed and improvement plans are developed and implemented, monitoring their effectiveness.
- Responsibility for clinical education plans (investment days) for area, ensuring quality and they align to local and regional priorities. Oversee their delivery by Team Leaders.
- Ensure local clinical induction processes are in place and responsive to recruitment flow.
- Providing expert clinical oversight within area working closely with operations leadership to ensure service delivery and clinical quality standards are maintained.
- Conduct and provide subject matter expertise to clinical investigations and reviews, forming balanced judgements regarding the standard of care provided in line with the Just Culture guide.
- Delivery of NQP programme.
- Delivery of CCR policy.
- Implementation of the Clinical Strategy for area of responsibility.
- Cross cover for other areas where required.
- Deputise for the Consultant Paramedic as required.
- Promote a culture of talent development, nurturing talents and building strengths within teams.
Person Specification
Skills/ competencies
Essential
- Developed time management skills, working to strict deadlines, delegating and prioritising work load as required
- Evidence of being able to contribute to and challenge across multi-disciplinary teams
- Full UK driving license including C1 and emergency driving and is able to travel between YAS and external sites
Personal/ other
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Able to present complex, sensitive and contentious information
- A positive leader, embracing and leading change, and able to make difficult and contentious decisions
- Commitment to own development and CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience contributing to and implementing and leading clinical governance arrangements
- Demonstrable track record of leading teams to deliver against objectives
- Experience in the design and delivery of educational programmes, learning and CPD
- Track record, introducing, leading and managing change at scale
- Evidence of participation in research and development activities
Desirable
- Has previously contributed to and implemented policies and procedures
- Experience providing remote clinical advice and supporting decisions about patients with complex care needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic Registered with the HCPC
- Successful completion of the national NQP Consolidation of Learning portfolio (where applicable)
- Holds a relevant Master's Degree or currently working towards
- Significant experience leading disperse and varied clinical teams
- Experience contributing to and implementing and leading clinical governance arrangements
- Expert understanding of current clinical practice guidelines, evidence and policies relating to the out of hospital arena
- Relevant degree (Paramedic, Health)
Desirable
- Understanding of commissioning, financial and budgetary processes relevant to role
Person Specification
Skills/ competencies
Essential
- Developed time management skills, working to strict deadlines, delegating and prioritising work load as required
- Evidence of being able to contribute to and challenge across multi-disciplinary teams
- Full UK driving license including C1 and emergency driving and is able to travel between YAS and external sites
Personal/ other
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Able to present complex, sensitive and contentious information
- A positive leader, embracing and leading change, and able to make difficult and contentious decisions
- Commitment to own development and CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience contributing to and implementing and leading clinical governance arrangements
- Demonstrable track record of leading teams to deliver against objectives
- Experience in the design and delivery of educational programmes, learning and CPD
- Track record, introducing, leading and managing change at scale
- Evidence of participation in research and development activities
Desirable
- Has previously contributed to and implemented policies and procedures
- Experience providing remote clinical advice and supporting decisions about patients with complex care needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic Registered with the HCPC
- Successful completion of the national NQP Consolidation of Learning portfolio (where applicable)
- Holds a relevant Master's Degree or currently working towards
- Significant experience leading disperse and varied clinical teams
- Experience contributing to and implementing and leading clinical governance arrangements
- Expert understanding of current clinical practice guidelines, evidence and policies relating to the out of hospital arena
- Relevant degree (Paramedic, Health)
Desirable
- Understanding of commissioning, financial and budgetary processes relevant to role
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).
