Clinical Development Specialist: Sponsorship Available

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Job summary

To contribute as a key member of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Education Team, taking responsibility for the strategic and operational delivery of high-quality education, training, and professional development for both clinical and non-clinical staff within the EOC.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be accountable to the EOC Senior Manager (TDC) for the implementation and delivery of the EOC education plan, providing leadership, expert knowledge, and strategic direction in the design, execution, and evaluation of educational initiatives.

  • Ensure the quality, compliance, and effectiveness of professional education and training programs, supporting continuous learning and development across the EOC.

  • Collaborate with clinical governance and management teams to develop and deliver assessment and mentoring opportunities that enhance patient care quality and clinical outcomes.

  • Provide specialist educational support and guidance to EOC clinical hub colleagues, promoting the dissemination of learning and facilitating ongoing professional development in partnership with EOC Clinical Education Developers and Senior Clinical Advisors.

Main duties of the job

The EOC Clinical Development Specialist plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the delivery of high-quality clinical education across the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Responsibilities include providing strategic educational leadership, supporting CPD, and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards. The role involves close collaboration with senior operational managers to meet training needs and advising leadership on statutory, mandatory, and vocational education.

The post-holder contributes to the EOC annual education plan and leads the development of bespoke training for clinical hub staff, including remote and rotational clinicians. They are accountable for the cohesive delivery of clinical education and deputise for the Head of Education when required.

The role includes managing a team of education professionals, driving performance, and ensuring alignment with organisational goals. The post-holder contributes to national policy development, ensures educational governance compliance, and maintains robust performance monitoring systems.

They must maintain professional registration, clinical credibility, and Tactical Commander competency, participating in the on-call rota.

Additional duties include overseeing assessment processes, acting as course director, and supporting learners in complex cases.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Development

Essential

  • HCPC registered Paramedic and/or Registered Nurse
  • L4 Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards
  • L3 Assessing Qualification or willingness to work towards
  • Portfolio of CPD evidence showing commitment to personal development
  • Relevant Healthcare related degree at Level 6 or above
  • Quality Assurance Qualification or willingness to work towards
  • Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Band 7 Senior Clinician experience

Experience

Essential

  • 3 years post registration clinical experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Band 6 role.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience of working in an emergency or urgent care setting

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).

Closing Date: 1 November 2026

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