Job summary
We are seeking a registered paramedic or nurse to join the education team as clinical education manager in one of our Education Centres across South Central Ambulance Service (Newbury, Whiteley or Bicester). This is a Secondment until 31st March 2024 and would suit someone who keen to develop education and leadership skills.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate collaborative relationships and outstanding communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal). Suitable candidates must work well under pressure remaining calm, focused and approachable.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a friendly team. Primary focus being the planning for next years' statutory and mandatory education. This is as part of the innovation to establish virtual teaching methods in this area.
You will work with the Technologies Enhanced Learning (TEL) team and other education team members. You could be at the forefront of this innovation.
About us
Benefits we offer:
- Full training and support when you join and ongoing throughout your employment with us.
- Holiday entitlement is 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
- Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Access to continual professional development and opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.
- Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
About Us
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of emergency, urgent care and non-emergency healthcare services, along with commercial logistics services.
The Trust delivers most of these services to the populations of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire as well as non-emergency patient transport services in Surrey and Sussex.
We serve a population of over 7 million and answer over 500,000 urgent calls a year. We employ 4,551 staff who, together with over 1,100 volunteers, enable us to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Education Manager (statutory and mandatory and safeguarding), you will work alongside the Head Of Education, and other education managers, to plan the content and delivery methods for statutory and mandatory education at SCAS for 2024-2025.
We are implementing virtual teaching via Microsoft teams, and you will be integral this. Key working relationships will be with subject matter experts, education managers and the technology enhanced learning team. You will be supported to create material and tools that can be used to deliver teaching over a virtual platform. Prior experience of developing these tools is not essential as we will offer the support needed to develop the skills required.
To be part of this innovative project, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and dedicated to maintain high standards of education to meet the needs of our patients.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate outstanding clinical, supervisory and communication skills. Suitable candidates must work well under pressure remaining calm, focused and approachable. Successful candidates will hold current professional registration with degree level education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Education Manager (statutory and mandatory and safeguarding), you will work alongside the Head Of Education, and other education managers, to plan the content and delivery methods for statutory and mandatory education at SCAS for 2024-2025.
We are implementing virtual teaching via Microsoft teams, and you will be integral this. Key working relationships will be with subject matter experts, education managers and the technology enhanced learning team. You will be supported to create material and tools that can be used to deliver teaching over a virtual platform. Prior experience of developing these tools is not essential as we will offer the support needed to develop the skills required.
To be part of this innovative project, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and dedicated to maintain high standards of education to meet the needs of our patients.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate outstanding clinical, supervisory and communication skills. Suitable candidates must work well under pressure remaining calm, focused and approachable. Successful candidates will hold current professional registration with degree level education.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience gained through work
- Registration of the professional body appropriate to the role - HCPC or NMC (post NQP registration including preceptorship with demonstrable experience)
Desirable
- Level 3 or above qualifications in educational teaching or equivalent experienced gained through work
- ALS instructor or IP status
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire others, commanding the confidence of managers, staff and other health care professionals and by developing a strong ethos of team working.
- Demonstrable experience of developing, supporting and motivating individuals and a team in a similar working environment.
- Experience of peer mentoring, demonstrating a good understanding of the mechanisms used to identify training needs in the individual.
- Significant clinical experience as a Paramedic/Nurse or allied Health Professional.
- Able to evidence Continued Personal Professional Development and commitment to personal quality standards and personal development.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of the professional clinical guidelines and codes of conduct appropriate to this role and of the policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols relevant to this post.
- Working knowledge of Clinical Audit relevant to this post.
- Experience of using a variety of IT software including Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and windows XP
- Demonstrates application of research evidence into operational practice.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Strategic Directive for Education and Training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience gained through work
- Registration of the professional body appropriate to the role - HCPC or NMC (post NQP registration including preceptorship with demonstrable experience)
Desirable
- Level 3 or above qualifications in educational teaching or equivalent experienced gained through work
- ALS instructor or IP status
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire others, commanding the confidence of managers, staff and other health care professionals and by developing a strong ethos of team working.
- Demonstrable experience of developing, supporting and motivating individuals and a team in a similar working environment.
- Experience of peer mentoring, demonstrating a good understanding of the mechanisms used to identify training needs in the individual.
- Significant clinical experience as a Paramedic/Nurse or allied Health Professional.
- Able to evidence Continued Personal Professional Development and commitment to personal quality standards and personal development.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of the professional clinical guidelines and codes of conduct appropriate to this role and of the policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols relevant to this post.
- Working knowledge of Clinical Audit relevant to this post.
- Experience of using a variety of IT software including Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and windows XP
- Demonstrates application of research evidence into operational practice.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Strategic Directive for Education and Training.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whiteley / Newbury / Bicester education centre
Bone Lane
Newbury
RG145UE
Employer's website
https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
