North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Education and Development Officer

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Job summary

The post holder will hold a HCPC paramedic registration. They will be bring their expertise as a clinical practitioner and also their experience in education delivery to develop and assess education and development needs and design, develop and deliver evidence based innovative education and training methods and packages as part of the education centre for excellence.

We are asking for a minimum of a Level 3 Teaching qualification or significant experience in education and training. Whilst in post there will opportunity to develop and enrol onto a level 5 or 6 programme to enhance knowledge and support learners within education.

There is a requirement to provide end to end formal assessment of all academic programmes (CAVA) and ensure that EFSA and all accrediting bodies requirements are fully met and managed. You will be given the chance to gain the CAVA qualification whilst in post.

They will develop and deliver the current programme of work looking at standards and explore potential developments in flexible education delivery and clinical simulation whilst building relationships and working closely with internal and external stakeholders. The post holder may be required to work in collaboration with the commercial training as dictated by service demand.

Main duties of the job

Provide educational and clinical advice and guidance to students and wider staff.
To undertake operational duties for a set number of shifts/hours for observations/practice assessments in their field(s) of delivery, as determined by the Trust observing/practice assessments including event clinical cover.
Undertake the role of Course Tutor, Personal Tutor as required/directed in support of University/Apprenticeship/Core programmes of study
Monitor student performance in all aspects of education
Support the delivery of University Modules
Develop learning materials for a range of clinical and non-clinical courses
Assist in the design and implementation of programmes of education development, documentation, course material and CPD
Work towards gaining associate lecturer status with HE providers and carry duties accordingly.
Assist to manage and develop Simulation exercises and OSCE's for students in line with awarding body requirements.
Required to work on a flexible six day roster attracting USH when accrued.

About us

We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.

Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!

Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.

We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.

We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.

Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".

We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.

Date posted

15 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

340-CEDO-07-24

Job locations

Education and Training Centre

1A Dukesway court

Team Valley, Gateshead

NE11 0BH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full responsibilities and duties of this job, as this is a development role it is accepted not all aspects of the essential criteria will need to be met for application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Knowledge

Essential

HCPC registered Paramedic or NMC registered nurse
Educated to degree level (level 6) in relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience
PGCE/Cert Ed/relevant teaching qualification (level 6)
Evidence or recent significant CPD
Enhanced CARe module / clinical skills or equivalent (level 6 minimum)
Associate Lecturer status with relevant HEI's (or prepared to undertake)
Prepared to achieve development accredited by Higher Education as specified by the Trust within 12 months of starting post in order to be able to teach on higher education programmes/Trust programmes and achieve "Trainer Status" for multiple programmes (including CRT and moving and handling, safeguarding)
CAVA assessing qualification (or working towards)
Experience of delivering learning & education
Safeguarding adults and children level 3
Clinical leadership qualification (or willing to undertake)
Significant experience in clinical practice as a HCPC registered paramedic / NMC registered nurse
An understanding of national qualification
Experience of clinical simulation delivery
Significant proven experience and ability to design, develop

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the urgent care clinical education agenda
Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to learning and development
An understanding of the key issues facing the NHS and ambulance services

Person Specification

Education and Knowledge

Essential

HCPC registered Paramedic or NMC registered nurse
Educated to degree level (level 6) in relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience
PGCE/Cert Ed/relevant teaching qualification (level 6)
Evidence or recent significant CPD
Enhanced CARe module / clinical skills or equivalent (level 6 minimum)
Associate Lecturer status with relevant HEI's (or prepared to undertake)
Prepared to achieve development accredited by Higher Education as specified by the Trust within 12 months of starting post in order to be able to teach on higher education programmes/Trust programmes and achieve "Trainer Status" for multiple programmes (including CRT and moving and handling, safeguarding)
CAVA assessing qualification (or working towards)
Experience of delivering learning & education
Safeguarding adults and children level 3
Clinical leadership qualification (or willing to undertake)
Significant experience in clinical practice as a HCPC registered paramedic / NMC registered nurse
An understanding of national qualification
Experience of clinical simulation delivery
Significant proven experience and ability to design, develop

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the urgent care clinical education agenda
Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to learning and development
An understanding of the key issues facing the NHS and ambulance services

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

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

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Education and Training Centre

1A Dukesway court

Team Valley, Gateshead

NE11 0BH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Education and Training Centre

1A Dukesway court

Team Valley, Gateshead

NE11 0BH

Employer's website

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