Job summary
The Special Operational Response Team (SORT) Training Officer is responsible for the organisation, planning and facilitation of SORT training which meets national contract standards and organisational needs. The SORT Training Officer reports to the HART & EPRR Training Manager for the delivery of training services primarily for SORT. Additionally, they will provide training related support to Trust staff and partner agencies as required.
Main duties of the job
The SORT Training Officer will create the required learning outcomes for training in collaboration with the HART & EPRR Training Manager. All planned training will ensure compliance with both local and national contract standards and NARU Training Information Sheets (TIS) relating to SORT operations.
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.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Education and Skills
Essential
- Qualifications or significant experience relating to SORT and the Interoperable Capabilities.
- Degree or evidence of working towards a higher education award at level 6/7.
- Full UK driving licence with up to a maximum of 6 points.
- Valid emergency response driving qualification
- Operational Commander or equivalent, with relevant experience & CPD evidence
- HCPC registered Paramedic with 2 years operational experience.
- Understanding of the key objectives and values set out in the current SWASFT Trust Plan.
- Knowledge of SWASFT HR policies and procedures.
- Able to evidence line management experience and contemporary management SORT trained HART trained Page 12 of 15 skills.
- Experience of managing delegated budget
Desirable
- IOSH level 1 or 2
- NEBOSH
- AET/CET or equivalent
- Mentorship Qualification
- IQA qualification
- Instructor certification relating to MTA/CBRN
- Accredited Management Qualification
- UK Level 2 or 3 Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer qualification
- Tactical Command training Debriefing qualification
- National Inter-agency Liaison Officer (NILO) qualified
- SORT trained
- HART trained
Person Specification
Education and Skills
Essential
- Qualifications or significant experience relating to SORT and the Interoperable Capabilities.
- Degree or evidence of working towards a higher education award at level 6/7.
- Full UK driving licence with up to a maximum of 6 points.
- Valid emergency response driving qualification
- Operational Commander or equivalent, with relevant experience & CPD evidence
- HCPC registered Paramedic with 2 years operational experience.
- Understanding of the key objectives and values set out in the current SWASFT Trust Plan.
- Knowledge of SWASFT HR policies and procedures.
- Able to evidence line management experience and contemporary management SORT trained HART trained Page 12 of 15 skills.
- Experience of managing delegated budget
Desirable
- IOSH level 1 or 2
- NEBOSH
- AET/CET or equivalent
- Mentorship Qualification
- IQA qualification
- Instructor certification relating to MTA/CBRN
- Accredited Management Qualification
- UK Level 2 or 3 Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer qualification
- Tactical Command training Debriefing qualification
- National Inter-agency Liaison Officer (NILO) qualified
- SORT trained
- HART trained
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
