Job summary
As part of our commitment to Outstanding Education in Driver Training, we are looking to recruit Fully Qualified L4DERADI Driving Instructors (Educators) to our exceptional dynamic Driver Training Team.
Position: Bank (A Bank worker is defined as an individual undertaking work for the Trust on a casual or ad hoc basis when mutually agreed at the organisation's request without any commitment on the individual to any fixed number of hours).
Location: Locations throughout North West Ambulance Service region.
Driver Education & Training is delivered across all five geographical areas of NWAS which are.
- Cumbria
- Lancashire
- Merseyside
- Cheshire
- Greater Manchester
Band: Band 6 (Plus 12% Paid in lieu of any accrued but untaken holiday at the end of each assignment) Hourly Paid
Main duties of the job
Are you ready to join our exceptional driver training team at NWAS then we would like to hear from you. We are looking for fully qualified L4DERADI (Diploma in 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.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 (Approved Driving Instructor qualified required) 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.
Applications are invited from candidates that meet the following criteria:
- Existing L4DERADI qualified Emergency Response Driving Instructors, who may, or may not hold a valid DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification.
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
Candidates would possess 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.
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.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication and organisational skills. Individuals must also be willing to take a flexible approach to their work patterns to meet training demands.
All applicants must ensure they meet the personal specification before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates would possess 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.
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.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication and organisational skills. Individuals must also be willing to take a flexible approach to their work patterns to meet training demands.
All applicants must ensure they meet the personal specification before applying.
Person Specification
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].
- In order to be successful, you need to hold the following qualifications. oL4DERADI ambulance driving instructor qualification. oRecognised Level 4 teaching qualification (L4CET, PGCE, Cert Ed) oRecognised assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, L3CAVA) You must either be current, working towards or willing to work towards, Approved driving instructor ADI status.
Experience
Essential
- Existing L4DERADI Qualified Driving Instructor, who can demonstrate delivery of the CERADL3 Emergency Response Ambulance Driving course, who may, or may not hold a valid DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification
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
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].
- In order to be successful, you need to hold the following qualifications. oL4DERADI ambulance driving instructor qualification. oRecognised Level 4 teaching qualification (L4CET, PGCE, Cert Ed) oRecognised assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, L3CAVA) You must either be current, working towards or willing to work towards, Approved driving instructor ADI status.
Experience
Essential
- Existing L4DERADI Qualified Driving Instructor, who can demonstrate delivery of the CERADL3 Emergency Response Ambulance Driving course, who may, or may not hold a valid DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification
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.
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