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Clinical Education Practitioner

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You must travel across the Trust, work a four-on-four-off rota, support clinician development, and hold suitable car insurance. Vaccination status and DBS checks are required.
  • You will support clinicians, deliver the Key Skills Programme, manage projects, engage in clinical practice, and participate in scholarly activities for professional development.

Requirements

  • Post-holders will be expected to travel across the Trust’s geographical area as required in order to meet objectives.
  • Post-holders will work a rolling four-on-four-off rota pattern.
  • Posts are available as full-time or fractional (part time) appointments, and flexible working requests will be considered.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To include personal development, research, developing communities of practice, and supporting local initiatives.
  • The Trust has reviewed our requirements relating to staff uptake of the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) vaccination.
  • We strongly recommend that new starters will be appropriately vaccinated unless medically exempt in order to offer greater protection against exposure to the virus for front line staff.
  • If you are successful in your application for a front line post, we will seek information from you in relation to your vaccine status, including exemption status, as applicable.
  • All positions come with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check relevant to the post.
  • This will either be a basic, standard, or enhanced check depending on the role.
  • The level of check will be outlined in the conditional offer letter sent to successful applicants.
  • As part of the application process, you will be asked to declare any unspent/unfiltered convictions.
  • If you are shortlisted you will then be sent a self declaration form, which must be completed prior to attending interview.
  • You will be required to ensure that you hold and have covered the cost of suitable car insurance to support this.
  • Under our Trust policies, we're unable to employ anyone under the age of 18 years old.
  • If the vacancy you’re applying for includes work related travel, you will be required to ensure that you hold and have covered the cost of suitable car insurance to support this.
  • Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
  • If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments to ensure that any selection processes - including the interview - are fair and equitable.
  • We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief.
  • The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people - including those with long term health conditions, learning disabilities and hidden disabilities such as dyslexia.
  • We are committed to offering opportunities to individuals with disabilities and offer on-going support, should you be successful, with any adjustments you may need when performing your role.
  • Please note that we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.
  • We contact all applicants via Trac Jobs and would advise you check your Trac Jobs account regularly.
  • The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
  • Due to the high volume of applications at SECAmb, it is recommended to complete your application as early as possible.
  • If you are a current SECAmb employee, by applying for this position, if successful you will move to the terms and conditions associated with the post.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What geographical area will the Clinical Education Practitioner be required to cover?

The post-holder will be expected to travel across the Trust’s geographical area as required to meet objectives.

What is the working pattern for this position?

Post-holders will work a rolling four-on-four-off rota pattern, with unsocial hours paid in line with Agenda for Change.

Are there options for part-time work?

Yes, posts are available as full-time or fractional (part-time) appointments, and flexible working requests will be considered.

What are the main duties of the Clinical Education Practitioner?

The main duties include supporting new and existing clinicians, course delivery, portfolio lead/project management, clinical practice, and scholarly activities.

Will the successful applicant be involved in clinical practice?

Yes, depending on qualifications and experience, the successful applicant may work on Double Crewed Ambulances, undertake PACCS clinician work, or work within the Trust’s call centres.

Is there an option to join a pension scheme?

Yes, there is an option to join the NHS pension scheme.

How many holiday days are offered?

Employees receive a minimum of 27 days' holiday each year, which increases after five years of service.

What support is available for personal and professional development?

The Trust offers personal and professional development and training opportunities.

Are there any requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccinations?

Yes, for patient-facing positions, new starters are strongly recommended to be appropriately vaccinated unless medically exempt.

What check is required as part of the application process?

All positions come with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check relevant to the post.

Is there support for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process?

Yes, the Trust is committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable selection process for individuals with disabilities.

Can I apply for this position if I am currently employed by SECAmb?

Yes, if successful, you will move to the terms and conditions associated with the post and any unsocial hours payments will be made under the Section 2 agreement of Agenda for Change.

Will I be contacted if my application is not shortlisted?

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Can I receive the application form in an alternative format?

Yes, you can request the application form in an alternative format by contacting recruitment@secamb.nhs.uk.

What should I include in my reference section?

You should include details to cover your last three years’ history in the reference section.

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Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and urgent medical services across the South East of England. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, responsive care to patients in need, ensuring rapid and effective treatment. They focus on improving patient outcomes through exceptional emergency care, continuous service development, and community engagement.