Job summary
The post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day clinical supervision of London Ambulance Service (LAS) Specialist Paramedics - Primary Care (SP-PC) and Urgent Community Response (UCR) Car clinicians in conjunction with the programme Clinical Practice Development Manager.
Undertaking regular shifts as a qualified Specialist or Advanced Paramedic Practitioner in either urgent or critical care, the Clinical Supervisor (Specialist Paramedic - Primary Care) and Primary Care Network (PCN) Engagement Lead will provide expert clinical supervision to trainee and qualified SP-PCs. This will include clinical operational time and providing support and mentorship, alongside portfolio project work.
Main duties of the job
This role is accountable for developing, building and maintaining productive and highly effective relationships with PCNs across all ICS, to enable the placement of specialist and advanced paramedics and ensure the provision of effective clinical supervision within GP practices.
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About us
The post holder will contribute to the provision of teaching on a one-to-one basis and in small group and formal classroom settings in conjunction with the Clinical Practice Development Manager.
Trust Values and Behaviours
Caring
Kindness - be caring and compassionate, polite, welcoming, approachable
Positive - embrace change, be enthusiastic and optimistic, proactive
Empathetic - put myself in other people's shoes, consider other perspectives
Listening - hear others, be open, approachable, give others space to speak
Respect
Equity - be fair, embrace diversity, accept others for who they are
Inclusive - advocate for others, ask for input, seek out alternative views
Understanding - be interested in others' feelings, stories and backgrounds
Appreciative - offer descriptive praise, seek out feedback, value others
Teamwork
Supportive - offer help when you notice others need it, check in regularly
Collaborative - seek opportunities to work together, communicate, clarify
Professional - be accountable, responsible for my attitude, calm and reassuring
Integrity - be honest, share learnings, act in others' and LAS' best interests
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in conjunction with the relevant Clinical Practice Development Manager, Consultant Paramedic and Assistant Medical Directors, they will play an active role in clinical development of the PCN and UCR Car programmes, including assisting with governance, evaluation, program development and the recruitment and induction of trainee staff.
See job description for full details and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in conjunction with the relevant Clinical Practice Development Manager, Consultant Paramedic and Assistant Medical Directors, they will play an active role in clinical development of the PCN and UCR Car programmes, including assisting with governance, evaluation, program development and the recruitment and induction of trainee staff.
See job description for full details and responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science or equivalent clinical discipline
- Extensive portfolio of continuing professional development
- Master's Degree in advanced clinical practice or equivalent clinical discipline
- Extensive recent experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a specialist/ advanced clinical practice role incorporating an expanded scope of practice.
- Experience of contributing to clinical governance (eg. developing care pathways; guidelines; training packages; teaching; mentorship; clinical audit)
- Demonstrable ability to employ a range of management and leadership skills in clinical and operational settings
- Ability to motivate a team to deliver high quality care.
- Experience of providing clinical mentorship in a specialist/advanced practice setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present confidently to a range of audiences.
- Advanced clinical assessment and examination of patients presenting with a range of undifferentiated acute and chronic conditions.
Desirable
- Formal management and/or leadership experience
- Independent prescriber qualification
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical assessment and advice within a Clinical Hub/ Clinical Support Desk/Integrated care setting.
- Conducting clinical audit, evaluation and research in a clinical setting
- Highly developed organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work and deliver outcomes in line with work plans
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science or equivalent clinical discipline
- Extensive portfolio of continuing professional development
- Master's Degree in advanced clinical practice or equivalent clinical discipline
- Extensive recent experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in a specialist/ advanced clinical practice role incorporating an expanded scope of practice.
- Experience of contributing to clinical governance (eg. developing care pathways; guidelines; training packages; teaching; mentorship; clinical audit)
- Demonstrable ability to employ a range of management and leadership skills in clinical and operational settings
- Ability to motivate a team to deliver high quality care.
- Experience of providing clinical mentorship in a specialist/advanced practice setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present confidently to a range of audiences.
- Advanced clinical assessment and examination of patients presenting with a range of undifferentiated acute and chronic conditions.
Desirable
- Formal management and/or leadership experience
- Independent prescriber qualification
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical assessment and advice within a Clinical Hub/ Clinical Support Desk/Integrated care setting.
- Conducting clinical audit, evaluation and research in a clinical setting
- Highly developed organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work and deliver outcomes in line with work plans
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).
