Job summaryAn exciting new role has become available for existing Clinical Validation Clinicians to become Clinical Team Mentors who will provide support, mentorship and audits for all clinical staff within the CVT team.
Applicants must be educated to a Masters degree (or have equivalent specialist knowledge / experience gained through an equivalent qualification or experience along with being HCPC or NMC qualified and have a minimum of 12 months experience within CVT.
Please note, artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting ideas and experiences of others or generated by AI as your own) applications may be withdrawn.
Main duties of the jobWest Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace for everyone where our colleagues feel empowered to succeed.
Each person plays a vital part to ensuring our organisation meets the differing needs of our communities ultimately enabling us to save lives. We acknowledge that a workforce that reflects the communities that it serves provide better patient care and we are therefore looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference to our patients.
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels. We are proud to have maintained Disability Confident Leader status and as part of our commitments to this we guarantee to invite all applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role to attend assessment or interview. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, and prefer to disclose it, please feel free to do so in your application. You can also contact the Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk if you wish to have a confidential discussion. We use this information, with your permission, to ensure you are fully supported during the recruitment process.
The Trust is proud to hold the Silver Award for a Dyslexia Friendly workplace and are committed to supporting our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.
About usIf this position involves a regulated activity it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both
Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, all applicants are required to cover the cost of the check.
The cost of an enhanced check is £55.76 and is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.
We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method.
We are proud to offer flexible working options to support our colleagues to have a greater choice in when, where and how they work. During your interview we will explore this with you and discuss your individual needs and how this could be facilitated for this role to benefit patient experience, service delivery and the work-life balance of colleagues.
DetailsDate posted: 20 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
plus the relevant unsocial hours
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: C9217-090-26-27
Job locations: Ambulance Headquarters, Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LX, United Kingdom; West Midlands Ambulance Service Nhs Trust, Unit 2, Tollgate Drive, Tollgate Industrial Estate, STAFFORD, ST16 3HS, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- Maintain the relevant Professional Registration and undertake continual professional development, to maintain skill levels and knowledge. Carry out procedures in accordance with JRCALC, NICE Guidelines, RCN Resources, Trust and National Guidance that is within the organisations permitted scope of practice.
- Maintain personal clinical standards by completing a minimum of two clinical shifts per month and a minimum audit compliancy of 91%.
- To recognise and report to the appropriate authorities any concerns regarding Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults through a single point of access.
- Adherence to the drug and medication legislation such as: Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 - 2001 regulations, prescriptions Only Medication Act 1968,1997 Amendments Act 1992.
- Adherence to the law governing the use and documentation of controlled drugs used and carried within the Trust.
- Attending CTM training courses, r levelling sessions and other mandatory training required by WMAS.
- Exercise clinical judgement in implementing emergency care, treatment plans and alternative care pathways.
- Communicate effectively with clinicians to be able to challenge behaviour and address poor practice, escalating concerns to a manager when required
- Accurately complete all WMAS documentation including confidential details as required by the organisation. On occasions individuals may be expected to give evidence to HM Coroner or a court.
- Undertake NHS Pathways live audits in line with NHSP license.
- Undertake retrospective audits as required and provide feedback.
- Plan and undertake clinical supervision on a range of staff within CVT providing mentorship and supervision on activities and subjects set out by the trust each year.
- Support clinicians to maintain their clinical competency through mentorship, providing accurate and structured feedback, escalating concerns to a manager. Managers may decide to implement an action plan to improve an individuals competency within the workplace under the relevant policies and procedures, which mentors can use to report on and measure progress against.
- Support newly appointed staff during their probationary period through supervision, guidance, and feedback, ensuring the successful development of safe, competent, and confident clinical practice.
- Responsibility to coach and mentor new and existing clinical staff when they are adopting new or refreshing existing clinical practices or new ways of working.
- Complete the necessary report following completion of a clinical supervision shift with a clinician.
- Ensure all required audits are completed for named staff
- Facilitate the review of cases as requested by local management teams or the trusts Patient Safety department, to identify areas for improvement or learning, or positive areas of achievement or practice. This will be reported on the relevant trust template back to the organisation. This will be in line with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework.
- For those qualified in non-medical prescribing, support recruitment, progression and supervision of trainees.
- For those qualified in medical non-medical prescribing, support audits, case reviews and monitoring of prescribing.
- For those qualified in non-medical prescribing, support portfolio review, monitoring, and escalation for non-completion.
- For those qualified in non-medical prescribing, support antimicrobial stewardship through monitoring, policy and audit.
- For those qualified in non-medical prescribing, support compliance to CD legislation through audit and case-review.
- Act as a point of contact for staff with clinical queries or advice and know when and where to seek advice from if further information is required.
- Maintain a smart appearance at all times, in conjunction with the organisations uniform policy and any other relevant policy.
- Adherence to the Code of Conduct, Operational Instructions, Quality Procedures, Data Protection, Caldicott procedures and any other verbal or written instructions promulgated by the organisation currently or in the future.
- Clinical Team Mentors should behave as expected within the organisations Code of Conduct and other policies, ensuring that they maintain a professional relationship with colleagues and patients. This includes adherence to the trusts Sexual Safety charter.
- To participate in patient trials or audits where requested by the organisation.
- Maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of ongoing clinical and reflective practice. Undertake additional training to develop and maintain your skills in order to support and advise staff.
SUMMARYThe list of duties and responsibilities outlined cannot provide a complete resume of activities and roles involved therefore employees may be required to undertake such other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required. Clinical team Mentors are expected to use initiative in an unsupervised environment providing care and comfort to service users and uphold the excellent reputation of West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
Clinical Guidelines have been adopted by the Trust and are available to Clinical Team Mentors in electronic format. However, all clinicians are reminded that this guidance is advisory and has been developed to assist emergency care professionals in making decisions about the management of patients care. It is not a substitute for sound clinical judgement and demonstrated competency. Individuals using these guidelines must continue to maintain a high level of knowledge and skills to enable them to determine emergency care requirements for the patient and to plan and develop appropriate care pathways
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Previous Mentor experience
QualificationsEssential- Educated to degree level or possessing work experience demonstrating graduate level ability.
- Masters or equivalent specialist knowledge /experience gained through equivalent qualification or experience.
- HCPC/NMC Registered Paramedic/Nurse for 2-3yrs (completed NQP consolidation period).
- A minimum of 12 months CVT experience.
- At least 6 months consecutive audit compliance and not on a tier.
- WMAS/University based named mentor and or equivalent experience/qualification
- Evidence of extended specialist Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ambulance Headquarters, Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://wmas.nhs.uk/careers-staff-room/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk, 01384989452
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