Job summary Clinical Education Practitioner As the Trust evolves to continue supporting the education and development of our people, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for proactive and enthusiastic clinicians to undertake the Clinical Education Practitioner role. This role aligns a range of portfolios within education, and focuses on the importance of practice-based education and clinical development, ensuring that all our clinical colleagues are supported with their induction, career-development, professional development, and individual needs. Based: post-holders will be allocated a specific dispatch desk as their primary location, to be agreed at appointment. Post-holders will be expected to travel across the Trust's geographical area as required in order to meet objectives. Working pattern: post-holders will work a rolling four-on-four-off rota pattern. Unsocial hours will be paid in line with Agenda for Change. Hours of work: Posts are available as full-time or fractional (part time) appointments, and flexible working requests will be considered. Main duties of the job The role will focus on supporting new and existing clinicians within the Trust to deliver the requirements of their role, as well as to develop clinically and professionally with a strong focus on career-long learning. Post-holders will work across all four areas of practice: education, management and leadership, clinical practice, and research and development. Working within a larger team, post-holders will be expected to deliver a range of strategic objectives, with the time spent on each to be agreed between the post-holder and their line manager: Course delivery: the focus of these vacancies will be the Trust's Key Skills Programme from a course delivery perspective. Portfolio lead / project management: these vacancies will focus on the support of learners and clinical colleagues within an allocated Dispatch Desk (to be confirmed with post-holder on appointment). Clinical practice: as appropriate to the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this may include working on Double Crewed Ambulances, undertaking PACCS clinician work, working within the Trust's call centres, or undertaking specialist practice roles. Scholarly activities: to include personal development, research, developing communities of practice, and supporting local initiatives. About us Option to join NHS pension scheme A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service. Personal and professional development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. Access to occupational health and counselling services. Award winning wellbeing hub Back up buddy App Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 278-CEP-0125-CC Job locations Based at local Dispatch Desk by agreement Haywards Heath RH16 1LS Job description Job responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen for keen and proactive clinicians to support the education of colleagues within South East Coast Ambulance Service. This would suit a highly motivated and adaptable individual who is passionate about the support and development of clinical staff. Clinical Education is entering an exciting phase of development in an ever changing and evolving environment. This role has the ability to shape the future careers of ambulance service staff as well as promoting the highest standard of education delivery for the Trust. This is an important role in the delivery of the clinical education strategy. The post holder will perform a key role in the clinical and professional development of staff whilst promoting best clinical practice across the range of ambulance duties. The role will also involve aspects of operational support in front-line duties, working with learners on a range of programmes and other staff. The successful applicant will be expected to use highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to develop, support and motivate individuals and groups within the learning environment. An ability to develop and maintain excellent inter-professional partnership working with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally will be required in this role. There is a requirement for the applicant to be educated to graduate level or possess a similar standard of knowledge, skills and experience and be a HCPC registered paramedic who has completed preceptorship. Training qualifications and experience of working within an education environment are desirable but not essential, however the post holder should be enthusiastic about the development of others and keen to work towards a recognised training qualification. Job description Job responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen for keen and proactive clinicians to support the education of colleagues within South East Coast Ambulance Service. This would suit a highly motivated and adaptable individual who is passionate about the support and development of clinical staff. Clinical Education is entering an exciting phase of development in an ever changing and evolving environment. This role has the ability to shape the future careers of ambulance service staff as well as promoting the highest standard of education delivery for the Trust. This is an important role in the delivery of the clinical education strategy. The post holder will perform a key role in the clinical and professional development of staff whilst promoting best clinical practice across the range of ambulance duties. The role will also involve aspects of operational support in front-line duties, working with learners on a range of programmes and other staff. The successful applicant will be expected to use highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to develop, support and motivate individuals and groups within the learning environment. An ability to develop and maintain excellent inter-professional partnership working with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally will be required in this role. There is a requirement for the applicant to be educated to graduate level or possess a similar standard of knowledge, skills and experience and be a HCPC registered paramedic who has completed preceptorship. Training qualifications and experience of working within an education environment are desirable but not essential, however the post holder should be enthusiastic about the development of others and keen to work towards a recognised training qualification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Registered Paramedic Educated to graduate level (or similar knowledge, skills and experience) Desirable Holds a level 3 or greater teaching qualification (such as L3AET) Holds a level 3 or greater assessing qualification (such as L3CAVA) Holds a Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) relating to teaching and learning Experience Essential At least one years' experience of working as an experienced paramedic (i.e. one year post completion of preceptorship). Evidence of supporting learners in a clinical environment. Experience in teaching, training or education delivery. Desirable Experience of Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) procedures within an educational environment. Experience of Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) procedures within an educational environment. Skills Essential Able to fulfil the requirements of the SECAmb Experienced (band 6) Paramedic job description. Highly developed interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills (including presenting). Ability to communicate important and sensitive information to both individuals and large groups. Desirable Well-developed creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Full UK driving licence including C1 category. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Registered Paramedic Educated to graduate level (or similar knowledge, skills and experience) Desirable Holds a level 3 or greater teaching qualification (such as L3AET) Holds a level 3 or greater assessing qualification (such as L3CAVA) Holds a Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) relating to teaching and learning Experience Essential At least one years' experience of working as an experienced paramedic (i.e. one year post completion of preceptorship). Evidence of supporting learners in a clinical environment. Experience in teaching, training or education delivery. Desirable Experience of Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) procedures within an educational environment. Experience of Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) procedures within an educational environment. Skills Essential Able to fulfil the requirements of the SECAmb Experienced (band 6) Paramedic job description. Highly developed interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills (including presenting). Ability to communicate important and sensitive information to both individuals and large groups. Desirable Well-developed creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Full UK driving licence including C1 category. 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 SECamb Address Based at local Dispatch Desk by agreement Haywards Heath RH16 1LS Employer's website https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)