Clinical Tutor

Job summaryWe are recruiting qualified Clinical Tutors to be based at Brentside (Unit 4 - Brentside Executive Park, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9DR)The Clinical Tutor role attracts a 13% retention and recruitment payment, this is calculated on the basic salary.We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and innovative HCPC registered practising Paramedic / educators to join our team to inspire new and existing staff, delivering a range of educational programmes.This post is aimed at qualified tutors who have demonstrable experience teaching and assessing on a range of FutureQuals UK ambulance courses, and in supporting newly qualified graduate paramedics during their foundation practice period.You will already hold the following qualifications or agreed equivalents.Teaching qualification i.e. L5 Diploma in Education/L7 PGCert in Medical and Healthcare Education or equivalentLevel 3 Assessor qualification (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent)Additionally, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide pastoral care for students, as well as visible clinical leadership. Main duties of the jobThe post holder will deliver both clinical/technical related education and training. This will take place:within education centres in a formal classroom setting or virtual classroomwithin operational environments (vehicles, CHub) where there will be patient interaction.in external environments to support partner education programmesThe post holder will deliver these activities, as scheduled to meet the demands of the agreed training plan, including the monitoring and mentoring of all learner activities.The post holder will be actively involved in promoting best practise across the service whilst maintaining compliance with local and national policies and standards.The post holder will have experience across educational and leadership aspects, enabling them to undertake a range of managerial and education duties and provide visible clinical and managerial leadership. About usThe Clinical Education and Standards department is a diverse team, responsible for all clinical education programmes in the London Ambulance Service. Our team is committed to educational excellence, and we strive for developing, delivering, recording and reporting the very best to ensure the clinical staff of the London Ambulance Service provide the highest patient care.The Clinical Education and Standards department are based in specialist education facilities, located at Dockside and Brentford for this role.As part of our team, you will be encouraged to innovate and advance clinical education. You will be supported to maintain your own clinical and educational expertise, and you will have access to high quality professional development programmes.Our centres are working towards providing access to state of the art digital learning, and our portfolio of education programs will ensure a variety of work that both challenges and excites. We are seeking someone ready to lead change in clinical education.Job description Job responsibilitiesWe are recruiting to permanent positions, we will consider applicants looking to fulfil part of a WTE, this can be discussed at the interview stage but please make it clear in your application what %WTE you are applying for.Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the requirements of the role.The recruitment process will include:Application via TracAn assessment centre at Brentside Education Centre which will involve a clinical question paper and a 10 minute presentation (8th October 2024).(You will need to bring proof of your qualifications to the assessment centre)Successful applicants at assessment centre will be invited to a formal values based interview at Dockside Education Centre (10th October 2024)Job description Job responsibilitiesWe are recruiting to permanent positions, we will consider applicants looking to fulfil part of a WTE, this can be discussed at the interview stage but please make it clear in your application what %WTE you are applying for.Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the requirements of the role.The recruitment process will include:Application via TracAn assessment centre at Brentside Education Centre which will involve a clinical question paper and a 10 minute presentation (8th October 2024).(You will need to bring proof of your qualifications to the assessment centre)Successful applicants at assessment centre will be invited to a formal values based interview at Dockside Education Centre (10th October 2024)Person Specification Qualifications, Accreditations, Education Essential Qualified Ambulance Tutor or equivalent (Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training / PGCEd etc). Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent Paramedic qualification and HCPC registration Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification Desirable Certificate in Practice Education Experience Essential Current and practicing and HCPC Registered Paramedic with two years experience Experience in teaching / education Developing staff within a team context Experience of supervising and mentoring staff Knowledge and Skills Essential Comprehensive knowledge and experience of operational ambulance duties, work procedures & practice Maintain currency with clinical/technical developments, using appropriate reference materials Ability to design and adapt training packages using a wide range of information resources, including computer software programmes and digital learning modes. Effective people management skills Person Specification Qualifications, Accreditations, Education Essential Qualified Ambulance Tutor or equivalent (Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training / PGCEd etc). Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent Paramedic qualification and HCPC registration Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification Desirable Certificate in Practice Education Experience Essential Current and practicing and HCPC Registered Paramedic with two years experience Experience in teaching / education Developing staff within a team context Experience of supervising and mentoring staff Knowledge and Skills Essential Comprehensive knowledge and experience of operational ambulance duties, work procedures & practice Maintain currency with clinical/technical developments, using appropriate reference materials Ability to design and adapt training packages using a wide range of information resources, including computer software programmes and digital learning modes. Effective people management skills Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 . 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. . UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 . 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. . UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer details Employer nameLondon Ambulance Service NHS Trust AddressBrentford Education Centre 4 Brentside Park BrentfordTW8 9DR Employer's website