Job summary
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Education Governance Lead to join our Education team. This pivotal role will support the development, delivery, and quality assurance of clinical education across the southern region of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Help to develop and oversee the Trust's clinical education programme, including simulation and digital learning.
- Support and develop Education Leads and Practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based training.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to shape national and local education programmes.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and strategic objectives.
- Act as a clinical and educational role model, promoting excellence in patient care and professional development.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent and working towards a relevant post-graduate level qualification such as MSc.
- Cert Ed or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification at level 6 or above.
- HCPC / NMC registered clinician.
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience as a Registered Health Care Professional.
Desirable
- Management or Clinical Leadership qualification.
- Membership of the College of Paramedics.
- ALS / EPALS provider.
Previous Experience (Paid or Unpaid)
Essential
- Experience of clinical mentoring.
- Experience of teaching pre and post registration healthcare professionals in class-based and operational settings.
- Experience of liaison with external stakeholders and institutions.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching at higher education level.
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- Proven ability to act as a clinical leader and manager.
- Portfolio evidence of design and development of education syllabus.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent and working towards a relevant post-graduate level qualification such as MSc.
- Cert Ed or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification at level 6 or above.
- HCPC / NMC registered clinician.
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience as a Registered Health Care Professional.
Desirable
- Management or Clinical Leadership qualification.
- Membership of the College of Paramedics.
- ALS / EPALS provider.
Previous Experience (Paid or Unpaid)
Essential
- Experience of clinical mentoring.
- Experience of teaching pre and post registration healthcare professionals in class-based and operational settings.
- Experience of liaison with external stakeholders and institutions.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching at higher education level.
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- Proven ability to act as a clinical leader and manager.
- Portfolio evidence of design and development of education syllabus.
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).
