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East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

5d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be an experienced Ambulance Technician or Registered Clinician with relevant qualifications, have a mentorship qualification, and be comfortable using online systems for education.
  • You will coordinate student placements, ensure suitability of areas, train practice educators, capture placement data, liaise with external teams, and verify learner suitability.

Requirements

  • You will be an experienced Ambulance Technician or Clinician (Registered Paramedic [HCPC] or Nurse [NMC]) and hold at least a Dip HE/FdSc in a directly related subject.
  • You will have a mentorship qualification or demonstrable evidence of work based teaching/support.
  • You must be willing to undertake professional development.
  • Due to recent developments within education, you must be confident to utilise online systems (for example MS Teams/virtual learning environments) to undertake the role.

Responsibilities

  • To take responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of practice learning opportunities (placements) for students from a variety of educational settings within the Trust
  • To ensure the suitability and preparedness of placement areas in collaboration with the wider EMAS education team and external education providers
  • To develop, prepare and update EMAS Practice Educators to support learners/students whilst undertaking practice learning, by delivering the practice educator course and EMAS Student Inductions
  • To contribute to educational delivery in EMAS, with a focus on practice-based learning and clinical skills
  • To work with the placement team and wider clinical education team to ensure all placement data is captured and reported upon for compliance, associated funding and placement quality
  • Support the education team in delivering the Trust’s learning and development agenda in line with the agreed workforce plans, focusing on placement learning (placements)
  • Liaise with Practice Education Teams in external education providers (including Universities) to co-ordinate the provision of practice placement for learners on approved programmes, aligned to any contractual agreements
  • Liaise with EMAS Education Tutors to facilitate the provision of practice placement for learners on EMAS internal programmes
  • Ensure the professional suitability of learners/students by engaging with the corporate administrational team to ensure placement checks have been undertaken and are satisfactory

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Practice Placement Lead position?

Candidates must be an experienced Ambulance Technician or Clinician (Registered Paramedic [HCPC] or Nurse [NMC]) and hold at least a Dip HE/FdSc in a directly related subject. A mentorship qualification or demonstrable evidence of work-based teaching/support is also necessary.

Is a formal teaching qualification required for this role?

No, candidates do not require any formal teaching qualifications, but they should be committed to engaging with formal development.

What is the main responsibility of the Practice Placement Lead?

The main responsibility is to coordinate and monitor practice learning opportunities (placements) for students from various educational settings within the Trust.

Will I be involved in developing and preparing EMAS Practice Educators?

Yes, one of the key responsibilities includes developing, preparing, and updating EMAS Practice Educators to support learners and students during their practice learning.

Do I need to be comfortable using online systems for this role?

Yes, due to recent developments in education, candidates must be confident in utilizing online systems, such as MS Teams and virtual learning environments.

How will I support the education team in this role?

You will support the education team in delivering the Trust’s learning and development agenda in line with the agreed workforce plans, particularly focusing on placement learning.

Will I need to liaise with external educational providers?

Yes, you will need to liaise with Practice Education Teams in external education providers, including universities, to coordinate the provision of practice placements for learners on approved programs.

Are there any specific collaboration tasks required with EMAS Education Tutors?

Yes, you will need to liaise with EMAS Education Tutors to facilitate the provision of practice placements for learners on EMAS internal programs.

Is this role student-focused?

Yes, the role is student-focused, and candidates should embrace the EMAS Trust values and be committed to developing and delivering a high-quality service for students.

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Respond | Develop | Collaborate

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides emergency and urgent medical care across the East Midlands region. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, timely, and patient-centered pre-hospital care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for those in need of emergency assistance. They focus on efficient response times and compassionate care, aiming to enhance health and safety within the communities they serve.