South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Education Practitioner (INTERNAL ONLY)

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Education team to prepare, organise and deliver a wide range of in-service training. To support the Learning & Development team to deliver the training plans designed to systematically increase the ability, skills and knowledge of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) staff. The individual will have a proven track record of positive and effective training, and mentoring skillsto support staff and demonstrate a range of learning styles, and requirements for support. Experience of working in the dispatch environment is desirable.

Please note this vacancy is for internal applicants only.

Main duties of the job

  • Carry out training, coaching and mentoring duties as required by the Education Team Leader (EOCs)

  • Help to prepare, organize and deliver a wide range of in-service training for EOC staff. Systematically increase the ability, skills and knowledge of EOC staff by providing carefully planned opportunities for development in accordance with personal development plans, and the EOC training strategy.

  • Support the monitoring of staff performance in all respects of their EOC duties. Identify staff skills gap/s and provide individual training and coaching to bring about improvements in personal performance.

  • Support staff with individual coaching and support to help them reach and maintain the Trust's Quality and Performance targets.

  • Support the Education team to ensure workplace induction fornew staff is provided, so that they are aware of all appropriate procedures, policies and information necessary to carry out their role effectively, efficiently, and safely. Proposing changes to EOC policies and working practices through the appropriate forum where the postholder identifies an area of concern.

  • Supervise induction groups (normally 12 students), development day sessions, and any bespoke workshops required to facilitate the delivery of education to the EOC s.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Bristol, a lively yet laid-back city with top class shopping, street food, dynamic events and friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Staff networks
  • Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Details

Date posted

26 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-7097082

Job locations

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, St. James Court

Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QJ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

  • AET (Award in Education & Training) or working towards a recognised training qualification or equivalent experience
  • 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • MPDS Instructor
  • Pathways Instructor
  • Training Qualification
  • Assessor Qualification

Previous experience

Essential

  • Experience working in the EOC Environment
  • Supervisory experience
  • Training or coaching experience
Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

  • AET (Award in Education & Training) or working towards a recognised training qualification or equivalent experience
  • 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • MPDS Instructor
  • Pathways Instructor
  • Training Qualification
  • Assessor Qualification

Previous experience

Essential

  • Experience working in the EOC Environment
  • Supervisory experience
  • Training or coaching experience

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, St. James Court

Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, St. James Court

Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Education (EOC) Team Leader

Paul Eyland

paul.eyland@swast.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

26 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-7097082

Job locations

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, St. James Court

Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QJ

United Kingdom


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