About this role
Job summary
The Advanced Paramedic (Clinical Lead) is a senior clinical post embedded in operational leadership teams. Working with operational and clinical leadership teams the Advanced Paramedic - Clinical Lead is responsible for ensuring patients receive effective care through leadership, supervision, and education.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Paramedic - Clinical Lead will be responsible for clinical activity within the teams they are responsible for. Understanding key performance indicators, formulating, and agreeing plans for improvement is fundamental to the role.The post holder will lead clinical developments by analysing performance data, developing plans for local improvement, and leading the implementation of local and Trust wide clinical improvement priorities/plans. They will be responsible for mitigating clinical risks within their area as they arise, supporting staff to remain proficient, setting priorities for education activity and working at a regional level to report themes and trends relevant to their area.They will be responsible for delivery of the Clinical Case Review Policy, Newly Qualified Paramedic Programme and ensuring team-based education activity is focussed, responsive and effective.
About us
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ability to analyse and synthesise complexinformation and data. Proficient in the use of digital technologies,including Microsoft Office. Successful completion of the national NQPConsolidation of Learning portfolio (whereapplicable). Developed time management skills, workingto strict deadlines, delegating, andprioritising workload as required. Evidence of being able to contribute to andchallenge across multi-disciplinary teams. Full UK driving license including C1 andemergency driving and is able to travelbetween YAS and external sites.
Paramedic Registered with the HCPC. Relevant degree (Paramedic, Health). Holds a relevant masters degree orcurrently working towards. Commitment to undertake postgraduateeducation relevant to the post. Teaching qualification. In depth knowledge of the NHS agenda andthe influences of political, social, andeconomic factors. Expert understanding of current clinicalpractice guidelines, evidence and policiesrelating to the out of hospital arena. Understanding of commissioning, financial,and budgetary processes relevant to role.
Significant experience leading disperse andvaried clinical teams. Experience contributing to and implementingand leading clinical governancearrangements. Demonstrable track record of leading teamsto deliver against objectives. Track record, introducing, leading, andmanaging change at scale. Evidence of participation in research anddevelopment activities. Experience in the design and delivery ofeducational programmes, learning and CPD
Has previously contributed to andimplemented policies and procedures. Experience providing remote clinical advice
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Successful completion of the national NQP Consolidation of Learning portfolio (where applicable). Evidence of being able to contribute to and challenge across multi-disciplinary teams. Paramedic Registered with the HCPC. Holds a relevant master's degree Teaching qualification. Expert understanding of current clinical practice guidelines, evidence and policies relating to the out of hospital arena. Experience in the design and delivery of educational programmes, learning and CPD Track record, introducing, leading, and managing change at scale. Evidence of participation in research and development activities
Desirable
Has previously contributed to and implemented policies and procedures. Experience providing remote clinical advice Essential Desirable App/Interview and supporting decisions about patients with complex care needs.
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 Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
WF2 0XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)