Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Practice Trainer to work within the Trust's Organisation Development team.
The Clinical Practice Trainer is responsible for the delivery of Mandatory Training but will also be required to support Core Induction Training, practice-based learning and CPD delivery. The role will also involve the support of staff on return-to-work programmes.
Main duties of the job
The role is based in the Grater Manchester Area, but as Mandatory Training is delivered all across the North West and you will be required to support delivery of training at venues across the whole footprint of the Trust, including North and South Cumbria, as required.
We are looking for a qualified Paramedic, with HCPC registration and evidence of excellent patient care skills. Individuals, ideally, will hold a recognised teaching qualification at diploma level or equivalent or be working towards one. We will be looking for individuals with proven experience in training delivery in a related field that could be translated into ambulance education practices
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this post.
Person Specification
Qualification and Education
Essential
- HCPC registered, qualified Paramedic.
- Hold a recognised national teaching qualification - Diploma, HNC, CET or equivalent.
- Evidence of recent CPD for clinical practice.
- A proven record of training delivery.
- Full driving licence with C1 category.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to design and deliver training programmes to meet programme and student learning objectives; including theory, practical delivery and assessment.
- Excellent planning & organisational skills.
- Ability to design and implement changes to improve systems and processes.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to manage own time, work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.
- An understanding of the principles of equality of opportunities in relation to staff and service users.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in training environment evidenced through practice portfolio.
- Minimum of three years experience delivering training in a related field.
- Knowledge of national standards related to content delivered.
Desirable
- Experience of designing training programmes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and highly motivated.
- Project a professional image.
Person Specification
Qualification and Education
Essential
- HCPC registered, qualified Paramedic.
- Hold a recognised national teaching qualification - Diploma, HNC, CET or equivalent.
- Evidence of recent CPD for clinical practice.
- A proven record of training delivery.
- Full driving licence with C1 category.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to design and deliver training programmes to meet programme and student learning objectives; including theory, practical delivery and assessment.
- Excellent planning & organisational skills.
- Ability to design and implement changes to improve systems and processes.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to manage own time, work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.
- An understanding of the principles of equality of opportunities in relation to staff and service users.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in training environment evidenced through practice portfolio.
- Minimum of three years experience delivering training in a related field.
- Knowledge of national standards related to content delivered.
Desirable
- Experience of designing training programmes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and highly motivated.
- Project a professional image.
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).