This post sits in the Emergency Operations Centre Education Team at East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, leading the strategic and operational delivery of clinical education, training and professional development for clinical and non-clinical staff. The work covers education planning, assessment and mentoring, compliance with professional standards, and bespoke training for remote and rotational clinical hub staff. It includes managing a team of education professionals, deputising for the Head of Education and taking part in the Tactical Commander on-call rota. Applicants need HCPC registration as a paramedic or nurse and must maintain Tactical Commander competency.
What the job involves
- Lead delivery of the EOC education plan, including design, execution and evaluation of educational initiatives, accountable to the EOC Senior Manager (TDC)
- Ensure the quality, compliance and effectiveness of professional education and training programmes across the EOC
- Lead development of bespoke training for clinical hub staff, including remote and rotational clinicians
- Manage a team of education professionals, driving performance and alignment with organisational goals
- Develop assessment and mentoring opportunities with clinical governance and management teams, and oversee assessment processes
- Act as course director
- Provide specialist educational support to clinical hub colleagues, working with EOC Clinical Education Developers and Senior Clinical Advisors
- Advise senior managers on statutory, mandatory and vocational education
- Deputise for the Head of Education when required
- Take part in the Tactical Commander on-call rota
- Support learners in complex cases
- Contribute to national policy development, educational governance and performance monitoring systems
Qualifications
- Level 4 teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards it
- Level 3 assessing qualification, or willingness to work towards it
- Quality assurance qualification, or willingness to work towards it
- Mentorship qualification
- Healthcare-related degree at Level 6 or above
- Portfolio of CPD evidence showing commitment to personal development
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as a paramedic and/or registered nurse
- Tactical Commander competency, maintained
Experience
- 3 years' post-registration clinical experience, including at least 2 years in a Band 6 role
- At least 2 years' experience in an emergency or urgent care setting
Nice to have
- Band 7 senior clinician experience
What's offered
- Flexible working patterns, with part-time and full-time rotas available
- Pay enhancements for out-of-hours, shift and overtime work, plus career progression and annual development reviews
- Uniform provided
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS discounts at 200+ retailers
- Childcare vouchers and Cycle to Work scheme (up to £3,500)
- Free on-site parking and peer support networks