Associate Tutor

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a diverse team, supporting the clinical education programmes for Ambulance Operations in one of the busiest ambulance services in the world.

We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and innovative non-registrant practising clinicians (Emergency Ambulance Crew or Emergency Medical Technician) to join our team to inspire new and existing staff, delivering a range of educational programmes. You will undertake a development programme as a Trainee Associate Clinical Tutor with a commitment to complete the qualifications detailed below and on completion will be eligible to apply for a position of qualified Associate Clinical Tutor.

• Teaching qualification i.e. L5 Diploma in Education/L7 PGCert in Medical and Healthcare Education or equivalent
• Level 3 Assessor qualification (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent)

You will be actively involved in promoting best practice across the Trust. Additionally, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide pastoral care for students, as well as visible clinical leadership.

While completing your CAVA and educational award in the department you will be paid at 75% of the top of band six. Once these awards are completed (usually within 12 months of your start date), you will move to the bottom of band 6. This will still be a pay rise compared to 75% of pay at the top of band 6.

Main duties of the job

Deliver both clinical/technical related education and training within your scope of knowledge. This will take place:

• within education centres in a formal classroom setting and virtual classrooms
• within an operational environment where there will be patient interaction on operational vehicles as Emergency Ambulance Crew/Emergency Medical Technicians interacting with patients

The 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 practice across the service whilst maintaining compliance with local and national policies and standards.

The post holder will deliver appropriate Emergency Operational services and managerial duties as required by the Clinical Education & Standards Department.

About us

The 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 has moved to brand new specialist education facilities, located at Dockside and Brentford.

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 new centres will provide 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.

The location you are posted to will be dependent on departmental demand and will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the job description and main responsibilities, please see attached job description.

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the busiest ambulance Trust in the UK. We are seeking someone who will fit with the Trust values of Caring, Respect and Teamwork.

Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential

• Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience
• Full, current UK valid driving licence with C1 with no more than 3 penalty points
• Blue Light Driving qualification

Desirable

• Certificate in Practice Education

Experience

Essential

• Two years' current experience of working to Emergency Ambulance Crew / Emergency Medical Technician scope of practice
• 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
• Effective people management skills
• Ability to adapt and maintain flexibility within a changing organisation
• The ability to motivate staff in a challenging environment, and the ability to actively promote team working initiatives
• Effective written and oral communication and the ability to network successfully with colleagues in other agencies and emergency services
• Act as a role model by demonstrating commitment & adherence to the Service Vision & Values

Personal Abilities

Essential

• Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
• Resilient individual with the ability to cope under pressure within a continually changing environment
• Desire for excellence

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Brentside education

London

SE1 8SD

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