Job summary
Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) Training Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Band: 7 plus on call allowance
Location: Trust wide - base location TBC
Job Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust's Resilience Team as a SORT MTA Training Manager with responsibility for the organisation, development and delivery of training for the Trust's MTA and Special Operations Response Team capability. This is a key role within the Team to ensure the Trust's Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) capabilities are maintained to the highest level.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must possess excellent organisational and training abilities along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. It is important that the post holder is able to prioritise their own workload in line with local and national standards.
Be Think Do is our leadership philosophy. NWAS is investing in developing a nurturing, positive and thriving culture, recruiting leaders that demonstrate our Be Think Do behaviours. There are a number of stages to finding the right candidate for the position, these stages may include: application; completion of a psychometric assessment; attendance at a Be Think Do assessment centre (group/individual activities); professional discussion. At each stage you will be advised if you are to progress to the next stage.
NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforce reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
Assessment date 30/11/2023- please be available all day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
Assessment date 30/11/2023- please be available all day.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- HCPC Registered Paramedic.
- Higher Education Diploma in Paramedic Practice or Equivalent Qualification.
- A NARU Command Qualification
- Hold a nationally recognised Training Qualification or be working towards one or hold relevant past experience.
- Trained in Tactical Medical Operations.
- NILO Qualification.
- NWAS qualified Tactical Advisor.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Evidence of working in a multi-agency environment.
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problems solving skills with ability to act on decisions.
- Display motivational & leadership skills.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to provide effective briefing and structured debriefing.
- Ability to conduct investigations into accidents or untoward incidents.
- Ability to work under pressure, and balance multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in a training environment.
- Evidence of partnership and multi-agency working.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work with a team to deliver effective and efficient training services.
- Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure and support others in this respect.
- Must be flexible, persuasive influential and assertive.
- Project a professional image.
Other
Essential
- Have a satisfactory SC check.
- Flexibility required surrounding working hours and time away from home, including the requirement to attend residential training courses as necessary.
- Ability to pass a Physical Competency Assessment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- HCPC Registered Paramedic.
- Higher Education Diploma in Paramedic Practice or Equivalent Qualification.
- A NARU Command Qualification
- Hold a nationally recognised Training Qualification or be working towards one or hold relevant past experience.
- Trained in Tactical Medical Operations.
- NILO Qualification.
- NWAS qualified Tactical Advisor.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Evidence of working in a multi-agency environment.
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problems solving skills with ability to act on decisions.
- Display motivational & leadership skills.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to provide effective briefing and structured debriefing.
- Ability to conduct investigations into accidents or untoward incidents.
- Ability to work under pressure, and balance multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in a training environment.
- Evidence of partnership and multi-agency working.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work with a team to deliver effective and efficient training services.
- Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure and support others in this respect.
- Must be flexible, persuasive influential and assertive.
- Project a professional image.
Other
Essential
- Have a satisfactory SC check.
- Flexibility required surrounding working hours and time away from home, including the requirement to attend residential training courses as necessary.
- Ability to pass a Physical Competency Assessment.
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).
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).
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