Job summary
The post holder will be the principal link between the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust and the Partner Higher Education Institution (HEI) they are assigned to
This will take place:within education centres in a formal classroom setting or virtual classroom within the partner higher education institutionswithin an operational environment where there will be patient interaction on operational vehicles as Paramedics interacting with patients in external environments to support partner education programmes
The post holder will deliver these activities, as scheduled to meet the demands of the Trust and the partner HEIs, including the monitoring and mentoring of all learner activitiesThe post holder will be actively involved in promoting best practise across the service whilst maintaining compliance with local and national policies and standards both within the Trust and the HEIsDelivering appropriate Emergency Operational services and managerial duties as required by the Clinical Education & Standards (CE&S) DepartmentAttending appropriate level meetings supporting management of the HEI student developmentThe post holder will be required to work at pan London Education and HEI sites -- St Georges University of London, Anglia Ruskin University, University of West London, Bucks New University, University of Cumbria
Main duties of the job
Supporting HEI students whilst on placement to complete their formal learning, including Practice Assessments Documents (PADs) working with Practice Educators Practice Education Leads CTM's/ATM's/LGM's locally.Deliver mandatory pre-placement briefings for all students on an HEI programme on placement with LAS prior to every placement block.Attend Placement debriefs following all placement blocks in association with the practice leads for the relevant HEI and year group answering questions of practice and policy and as a way of quality assurance.Liaising with HEIs and relevant student for additional placement time and/or support where necessary including Placement retrieval for the failing students, recovery packages when placements fail. Building effective and collaborative relationships with HEIs Faculties, LAS local management (CTM, ATM, SSM, QGAM, LGM, ADO) and LAS and HEI quality teams, supporting the ongoing education of students (examples attending and supporting TPR (tripartite review) meetings, sharing learning from incidents, arrange and deliver both LAS and HEI specific training, support CPD sessions).Be a point of contact for educational queries, ensuring a safe and consistent response is provided. Share any areas of concern with peers and managers.
About us
London Ambulance Service serves one of the worlds most dynamic and diverse cities and is the busiest ambulance service in the UK. We handle over 1.9 million emergency calls from across the capital every year as well as delivering a 24 hour NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care Service in South East and North East London that we estimate will respond to around 1.4million urgent care calls by the end of the year.
We employ over 9,000 people who work or volunteer, across London to respond to the health needs of over 8 million people who live, work and travel in the capital.
We work closely with our NHS partners and are commissioned by 32 clinical commissioning groups spread across 5 STPs and NHS England for our specialist services.
As the only pan-London NHS provider we have a unique opportunity to play a leading role in integrating access to emergency and urgent care right across London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualified Clinical Tutor (Cert.Ed, PGCEd etc).Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) orequivalent, or ability to complete Paramedic qualification and HCPC registrationEducated to degree level or equivalent professional qualificationFull, driving licence, valid in the UK and no more than 3 penalty pointsCertificate in Practice Education DesirableIHCD Driving Tutor Award / Approved Driving Instructor DesirableCurrent practising and HCPC Registered Paramedic with two yearsexperienceExperience in teaching / educationDeveloping staff within a team contextExperience of supervising and mentoring staffExpert knowledge of UK ambulance service clinical practice guidelines,and pan London patient care pathwaysComprehensive knowledge and experience of operational ambulanceduties, work procedures & practiceMaintain currency with clinical/technical developments, usingappropriate reference materialsWorking to deadlines without compromising performanceAbility to design and adapt training packages using a wide range ofinformation resources, including computer software programs and digitallearning modes.Practical experience in the development and application of digital modesfor education deliveryEffective people management skillsAbility to adapt and maintain flexibility within a changing organisationThe ability to motivate staff in a challenging environment, and theability to actively promote team working initiativesAwareness and understanding of the Trusts key objectives as definedin the current strategic plan for the TrustEffective written and oral communication and the ability to network successfully, working collaboratively with colleagues in operations, other agencies and emergency servicesAbility to demonstrate and assist staff in a range of safe handling practises utilising all appropriate equipmentAbility to work remotelyAbility to interpret and make logical deductions from numerical dataAct as a role model by demonstrating commitment & adherence to theService Vision & Values
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualified Clinical Tutor (Cert.Ed, PGCEd etc).Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) orequivalent, or ability to complete Paramedic qualification and HCPC registrationEducated to degree level or equivalent professional qualificationFull, driving licence, valid in the UK and no more than 3 penalty pointsCertificate in Practice Education DesirableIHCD Driving Tutor Award / Approved Driving Instructor DesirableCurrent practising and HCPC Registered Paramedic with two yearsexperienceExperience in teaching / educationDeveloping staff within a team contextExperience of supervising and mentoring staffExpert knowledge of UK ambulance service clinical practice guidelines,and pan London patient care pathwaysComprehensive knowledge and experience of operational ambulanceduties, work procedures & practiceMaintain currency with clinical/technical developments, usingappropriate reference materialsWorking to deadlines without compromising performanceAbility to design and adapt training packages using a wide range ofinformation resources, including computer software programs and digitallearning modes.Practical experience in the development and application of digital modesfor education deliveryEffective people management skillsAbility to adapt and maintain flexibility within a changing organisationThe ability to motivate staff in a challenging environment, and theability to actively promote team working initiativesAwareness and understanding of the Trusts key objectives as definedin the current strategic plan for the TrustEffective written and oral communication and the ability to network successfully, working collaboratively with colleagues in operations, other agencies and emergency servicesAbility to demonstrate and assist staff in a range of safe handling practises utilising all appropriate equipmentAbility to work remotelyAbility to interpret and make logical deductions from numerical dataAct as a role model by demonstrating commitment & adherence to theService Vision & Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Tutor (Cert.Ed, PGCEd etc)
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent, or ability to complete
- Paramedic qualification and HCPC registration
- Full, driving licence, valid in the UK and no more than 3 penalty points
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
Experience
Essential
- Current practising and HCPC Registered Paramedic with two years' experience
- Experience in teaching / education
- Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of UK ambulance service clinical practice guidelines, and pan London patient care pathways
- Ability to design and adapt training packages using a wide range of information resources, including computer software programs and digital learning modes.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of operational ambulance duties, work procedures & practice
- The ability to motivate staff in a challenging environment, and the ability to actively promote team working initiatives
- Awareness and understanding of the Trust's key objectives as defined in the current strategic plan for the Trus
- Effective written and oral communication and the ability to network successfully, working collaboratively with colleagues in operations, other agencies and emergency services
- Demonstrable commitment to the service's equal opportunity and diversity policies and evidence of incorporating them into local practice
- Ability to utilise digital technologies e.g Totara, ESR/OLM, GRS , ePCR, CMC, MiDOS, MPDS, Adastra, mobile /electronic learning apps
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Tutor (Cert.Ed, PGCEd etc)
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent, or ability to complete
- Paramedic qualification and HCPC registration
- Full, driving licence, valid in the UK and no more than 3 penalty points
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
Experience
Essential
- Current practising and HCPC Registered Paramedic with two years' experience
- Experience in teaching / education
- Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of UK ambulance service clinical practice guidelines, and pan London patient care pathways
- Ability to design and adapt training packages using a wide range of information resources, including computer software programs and digital learning modes.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of operational ambulance duties, work procedures & practice
- The ability to motivate staff in a challenging environment, and the ability to actively promote team working initiatives
- Awareness and understanding of the Trust's key objectives as defined in the current strategic plan for the Trus
- Effective written and oral communication and the ability to network successfully, working collaboratively with colleagues in operations, other agencies and emergency services
- Demonstrable commitment to the service's equal opportunity and diversity policies and evidence of incorporating them into local practice
- Ability to utilise digital technologies e.g Totara, ESR/OLM, GRS , ePCR, CMC, MiDOS, MPDS, Adastra, mobile /electronic learning apps
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).
