Job summary
We are looking for Education Leads based in the North; likely base stations currently Bristol (BNSSG) or Bridgwater (Somerset). We are also looking for successful candidates to enter a pool of people across all counties.

To enable SWAST staff to deliver of high quality pre-hospital patient care by providing innovative, efficient and effective in-service training and education. This may include delivery in the classroom setting and/or in the workplace to individuals and groups of staff.

Provide proactive and dynamic leadership, acting as an educational figurehead, promoting high quality patient care, examination and assessment, values and appropriate care pathways.

Main duties of the job
To carry out a comprehensive variety of training duties, as required by the Head of Education and Education management team. The focus of the Education Lead will be on delivering high quality classroom and work-based learning and assessment as appropriate, recognising individual learning needs and ensuring learning is accessible.

About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship
This role meets the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. Applications are welcome from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas (Apply through our website).

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent
• Registered Clinician
• Significant post-registration experience as a Registered Health Care Professional
• Teaching qualification - Cert Ed / PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification OR AET and working towards level 5 teaching qualification (or above)
• Minimum Level 6 or working towards Clinical Supervision qualification
• Minimum Level 6 or working towards Mentorship qualification
• ALS Provider

Desirable

• ALS Instructor
• PHTLS Instructor
• Management or Clinical Leadership qualification
• Working towards post-graduate level qualification such as MSc
• Level 7 mentorship qualification

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, apply through our website.

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 (Apply through our website).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, apply through our website.

Employer details
Employer name: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trustwide (vacancies across multiple counties), Blackberry Hill Centre (Block C) UWE Glenside Campus (Blue Entrance, Manor Rd, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 1DE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Education Manager, Maisie Williams, maisie.williams@swast.nhs.uk