Job summary
To respond using emergency driving skills and manage emergency calls/incidents as allocated including emergencies, urgent calls, inter-hospital transfers and other allocated operational details commensurate with their role and responsibilities.
The Clinical Supervisor will provide support and coaching for a group of clinical staff.
The Clinical Supervisor will support the breadth of clinical staff including those that are post-registration or qualification.
The role will allow for appraisal of clinical practice and will focus on supporting colleagues to enhance their patient care approaches.
Main duties of the job
The postholder is required to comply fully with Trust operational arrangements and clinical guidelines and procedures, to respond promptly to instructions from dispatch and senior staff.
Work autonomously as an independent health care practitioner, guided by precedent and clearly defined operating guidelines, procedures, protocols and code of conduct.
To provide supervision of staff influencing their development and guiding them through clinical procedures.
Participate in clinical supervision and development of other less qualified, or less experienced clinical staff assisting in their clinical development and facilitating their continuing professional development.
To ensure they maintain current and effective registration with the Health and Care Professions Council with particular reference to the Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics and Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
About us
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (or superseding body) or Nurse registered with NMC or equivalent. Must be outside of any preceptorship phase
- Qualified C1 and IHCD Emergency Driving (D2) or superseding award
- Have successfully completed the EEAST mentorship qualification or external practice educator qualification
Desirable
- To have a CAVA or equivalent assessor qualification
- Hold qualifications in teaching or learning (PTTLS or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Established knowledge of practice education and practice based mentorship
- Experience of undertaking clinical mentorship across a range of colleagues
- successful completion of newly qualified period of practice
Desirable
- experience of facilitating structured clinical feedback
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to ensuring patients receive a high standard of patient care
- Ability to motivate others
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Paramedic registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (or superseding body) or Nurse registered with NMC or equivalent. Must be outside of any preceptorship phase
- Qualified C1 and IHCD Emergency Driving (D2) or superseding award
- Have successfully completed the EEAST mentorship qualification or external practice educator qualification
Desirable
- To have a CAVA or equivalent assessor qualification
- Hold qualifications in teaching or learning (PTTLS or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Established knowledge of practice education and practice based mentorship
- Experience of undertaking clinical mentorship across a range of colleagues
- successful completion of newly qualified period of practice
Desirable
- experience of facilitating structured clinical feedback
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to ensuring patients receive a high standard of patient care
- Ability to motivate others
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Good communication skills
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).
