London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

HEMS - Paramedic Governance and Education Lead

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Job summary

London's Air Ambulance is a tripartite service delivered by London's Air Ambulance, Bart's Health and London Ambulance Service NHS Trusts. This post is a LAS secondment opportunity funded by Bart's Health but with employment remaining with LAS. On a day to day basis the post will be line managed via Bart's Health but with a reporting line to LAS.The initial secondment is for 12 months which will be reviewed with the potential to extendfor a further 12 months.The London Ambulance service covers an area of 620 sq. miles, serves one of the world'smost dynamic and diverse cities, it is the busiest ambulance service in the UK and anessential part of London's Air Ambulance.For 35 years Bart's Health has provided the medical staff and clinical governance forLondon's Air Ambulance and has a global reputation for excellence. The Trust recognisesthat educational processes are constantly evolving, and with it, the need for an experiencedand highly skilled paramedic who shares the vision of a world-class programme forgovernance and clinical training.

Interviews are planned for the 8th of April 2025.

Main duties of the job

  • Support the Clinical Leads with ensuring high standards of clinical governance in theservice.
  • Development of London's Air Ambulance clinical staff.
  • Provide administration and governance of medical equipment for the service.
  • Provide clinical leadership to the paramedic group.
  • Support paramedic education.

About us

Successful candidates will be paid at AfC Band 7, 20% inner high cost area supplement and 17% unsocial hours will be a requirement in order to carry out operational shifts.

Details

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-SPECPARA-7840AP

Job locations

LAS Waterloo HQ and Bart’s NHS Trust

The Royal London Hospital/EOC Waterloo

London

E1 1FR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Clinical Leads with ensuring high standards of clinical governance in the service:Manage occurrences reported via Barts Health DATIX process and LAASMS processDeputise for the Lead paramedic of Operations (LPO) to maintain operationalreadiness.Lead the services management of change process

Ensure all SOPs are in date and free from technical errors and work with theClinical Leads to ensure appropriate reviewSupport the Clinical Leads with the discharge of their responsibilities for theday-to-day governance of the service.

Development of Londons Air Ambulance clinical staffAssist the Senior Clinical Lead Paramedic (SCLP) with paramedicdevelopment and support the educational and training activity for doctorsWork closely with the Institute of Prehospital Care (IOPHC) with thedevelopment and delivery of clinical courses to HEMS staff.Regularly attend D&D and CGD meetings with the expectation that these willgenerally be prioritisedOrganise hosts for arranging and leading monthly CGD meetings.Support the SCLP and LPO with the mentorship of paramedics and byundertaking peer review operational shifts (EOC & Clinical)Provide administration and governance of medical equipment for the serviceWork with the SCLP, LPO, Barts Health and LAA to ensure appropriateequipment is available to pre-hospital care teams, including supportingequipment selection, procurement, training and the introduction and fault /repairs processesProvide clinical leadership to the paramedic groupUndertake EOC & clinical shifts as a flight paramedic and demonstrate highstandards across all elements of this role (technical and non-technical) so asto act as a credible role modelWork closely with the LPO to ensure the provision of effective linemanagement of LAS staff seconded to the department of pre-hospital careand specifically to deputise for them during periods of leave.Paramedic EducationSupport the SCLP with the development and education of new and existingflight paramedics.Support the delivery of specialist trauma training to paramedics employed byLAS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Clinical Leads with ensuring high standards of clinical governance in the service:Manage occurrences reported via Barts Health DATIX process and LAASMS processDeputise for the Lead paramedic of Operations (LPO) to maintain operationalreadiness.Lead the services management of change process

Ensure all SOPs are in date and free from technical errors and work with theClinical Leads to ensure appropriate reviewSupport the Clinical Leads with the discharge of their responsibilities for theday-to-day governance of the service.

Development of Londons Air Ambulance clinical staffAssist the Senior Clinical Lead Paramedic (SCLP) with paramedicdevelopment and support the educational and training activity for doctorsWork closely with the Institute of Prehospital Care (IOPHC) with thedevelopment and delivery of clinical courses to HEMS staff.Regularly attend D&D and CGD meetings with the expectation that these willgenerally be prioritisedOrganise hosts for arranging and leading monthly CGD meetings.Support the SCLP and LPO with the mentorship of paramedics and byundertaking peer review operational shifts (EOC & Clinical)Provide administration and governance of medical equipment for the serviceWork with the SCLP, LPO, Barts Health and LAA to ensure appropriateequipment is available to pre-hospital care teams, including supportingequipment selection, procurement, training and the introduction and fault /repairs processesProvide clinical leadership to the paramedic groupUndertake EOC & clinical shifts as a flight paramedic and demonstrate highstandards across all elements of this role (technical and non-technical) so asto act as a credible role modelWork closely with the LPO to ensure the provision of effective linemanagement of LAS staff seconded to the department of pre-hospital careand specifically to deputise for them during periods of leave.Paramedic EducationSupport the SCLP with the development and education of new and existingflight paramedics.Support the delivery of specialist trauma training to paramedics employed byLAS.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered paramedic
  • Bachelor's Degree or foundation degree and working towards BSc or level 6 study

Desirable

  • Certificate in Practice Education
  • Academic achievement at post-graduate level
  • Qualified Clinical Tutor or equivalent (PGCEd, PGCMed).

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Able to manage adverse incident / occurrence reports
  • Able to critically appraise medical literature to inform SOPs and other material
  • Able to author SOPs or similar
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Evidence of effective teamwork and leadership behaviors
  • Aptitude to enhance personal development and own skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to deliver training of a sensitive and/or controversial nature
  • High level of computer literacy

Desirable

  • Ability to utilise digital technologies

Experience

Essential

  • Previous London HEMS flight paramedic secondment (within past 12 months)
  • Team working with staff from a variety of disciplines and levels of seniority
  • Experience of mentoring trainee HEMS paramedics

Desirable

  • Investigation of incidents or complaints
  • Experience of using audit to improve service quality

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert knowledge of pre-hospital care equipment
  • Knowledge of core educational principles

Desirable

  • Broad understanding of the NHS Strategies
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered paramedic
  • Bachelor's Degree or foundation degree and working towards BSc or level 6 study

Desirable

  • Certificate in Practice Education
  • Academic achievement at post-graduate level
  • Qualified Clinical Tutor or equivalent (PGCEd, PGCMed).

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Able to manage adverse incident / occurrence reports
  • Able to critically appraise medical literature to inform SOPs and other material
  • Able to author SOPs or similar
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Evidence of effective teamwork and leadership behaviors
  • Aptitude to enhance personal development and own skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to deliver training of a sensitive and/or controversial nature
  • High level of computer literacy

Desirable

  • Ability to utilise digital technologies

Experience

Essential

  • Previous London HEMS flight paramedic secondment (within past 12 months)
  • Team working with staff from a variety of disciplines and levels of seniority
  • Experience of mentoring trainee HEMS paramedics

Desirable

  • Investigation of incidents or complaints
  • Experience of using audit to improve service quality

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert knowledge of pre-hospital care equipment
  • Knowledge of core educational principles

Desirable

  • Broad understanding of the NHS Strategies

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

LAS Waterloo HQ and Bart’s NHS Trust

The Royal London Hospital/EOC Waterloo

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

LAS Waterloo HQ and Bart’s NHS Trust

The Royal London Hospital/EOC Waterloo

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Clinical Lead Flight Paramedic

Dean Bateman

dean.bateman1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-SPECPARA-7840AP

Job locations

LAS Waterloo HQ and Bart’s NHS Trust

The Royal London Hospital/EOC Waterloo

London

E1 1FR


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