Driving Instructor

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you ready to join our exceptional driver training team at NWAS then we would like to hear from you. We are looking to recruit qualified or potential driving instructors who will undertake a development programme to become fully qualified as an Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instructor. Successful applicants will be responsible for the delivery of driver education and training across all regions of the North West Ambulance Service.

As part of our commitment to Outstanding Education in Driver Training, we are looking to recruit Driving Instructors (Educators) to our exceptional dynamic Driver Training Team.

Band: Band 6 (fully qualified) plus 9% Recruitment and Retention

Training and development will be provided where a suitable ambulance driving instructor qualification is not already held. In this case individuals will be on a training contract of employment under Annex 21 A4C T&C 70% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate. Training must take no longer than 2 years to complete.

Please register your interest and book a place at one of your presentation sessions, these will be running week commencing 12th August.

Interview date and selection process: Stage 1: Selection Day 1 - 10th & 11th Sept 2024. Stage 2: Driving Assessment and Interview - 19th Sept 2024.

For further information about these challenging and exciting posts, please book to attend one of the presentation days here: - https://forms.office.com/e/7HZYgCj23T

Main duties of the job

The unique role will require the successful applicants to deliver driver education and training, including High Speed Driving Regulations check tests, Emergency Response Driving, Rapid Response Vehicle and Patent Transport Service driver training (when Approved Driving Instructor qualified) across all respective areas. It is expected that for effective delivery, the role will include some work activity outside of normal working hours. The role will also include supporting the delivery of all types of driver training and assessment within the education and training field, from new staff inductions to external training.

Candidates would ideally possess, or be working toward a recognised training/teaching a Certificate in Education & Training (CET) or equivalent e.g Cert. Ed/CTTLS and a Certificate in Assessing Vocational Assessment (CAVA) or equivalent e.g. D32 & D33 or A1. For the right candidates, these would be provided as part of the development programme.

All applicants must possess a valid and current UK driving licence, including C1 entitlement, for a minimum of 3 years; a maximum of 3 penalty points is permitted. It is essential that candidates possess a minimum of Level 2 Mathematics and English qualifications.

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.

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum (+9% R&R)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

242-4387

Job locations

Trustwide

BL1 5DD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Existing emergency response driving instructors from a statutory service, who may, or may not hold a valid DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification. Or oExisting emergency response drivers with a minimum of 2 years current practice and an excellent driving history. and oAbility to undertake studies to Level 4 or equivalent.

Skills / Competencies

Essential

Demonstrate the ability to Drive Independently to a high standard and in accordance with the Highway Code.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning & organisational skills
Ability to design and implement changes to improve systems and processes.
Proactive and self-motivated
Ability to manage own time, work under pressure
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages
An understanding of the principles of equality of opportunity in relation to staff and service users

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Full valid driving licence with C1 category held for a minimum of 3 yrs. [ max 3 penalty points].

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.
Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Existing emergency response driving instructors from a statutory service, who may, or may not hold a valid DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification. Or oExisting emergency response drivers with a minimum of 2 years current practice and an excellent driving history. and oAbility to undertake studies to Level 4 or equivalent.

Skills / Competencies

Essential

Demonstrate the ability to Drive Independently to a high standard and in accordance with the Highway Code.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning & organisational skills
Ability to design and implement changes to improve systems and processes.
Proactive and self-motivated
Ability to manage own time, work under pressure
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages
An understanding of the principles of equality of opportunity in relation to staff and service users

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Full valid driving licence with C1 category held for a minimum of 3 yrs. [ max 3 penalty points].

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.
Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone.

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.