Driver Trainer - Trainee

East of England Ambulance Service

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Job summary

The initial 6-month pathway will be under a training contract, on an Annex 21 training salary: £35,754 (75% of the top of band 7). However, internal applicants currently at the top of band 6, will remain on their current salary.

Upon the successful completion of all qualifications (within 6 months from the start date), the post holder will transition into a substantive qualified Driver Trainer role at the bottom of Band 7. All requirements for the role are detailed in the attached job description.

Please note: We are unable to accept applicants who have had unsuccessful interviews for this role, in the last 12 months.

As part of your 'Supporting Information' in your application, we would like to discuss why you are interested in this role and how you anticipate you will manage the commitment to the 6-month training period.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be in a development role, following a development pathway over a 6 month programme. The programme will progress the post holder into a Qualified band 7 Driver Trainer. The post holder will be supported to achieve the following qualifications over the 6 month pathway, following a robust programme with achievable milestones:

Level 3 CERAD (Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving)

Level 3 CAVA (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement)

Level 4 CET (Certificate in Education and Training)

Level 4 DERADI (Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction)

ADI (Approved Driving Instructor)

This post holder will be supported throughout the programme and will receive supervision. The programme will end with 4 weeks of mentoring with a Qualified Driver Trainer followed by an 8 week period of consolidation.

About us

Flexibility:May be required to work at any of the Trust's sites in line with service needs.

Infection Prevention and Control:All Trust employees have duties under the "Health and safety at Work etc. Act 1974" which have a bearing on the prevention and control of infection.

Health, Safety, Security and risk management:All staff are required to adhere to and act consistently with all relevant health and safety legislation and Trust policies and procedures in order to ensure that their own and the health, safety and security of others is maintained.

Standards of Business Conduct: It is the responsibility of all employees to conduct all business in an honest and ethical manner. The Trust is committed to acting with integrity in all its dealings and relationships and to implementing effective systems to prevent bribery.

Sustainable Development:EEAST is committed to delivering its services in a more sustainable way, encouraging staff and patients to make sustainable lifestyle choices through awareness campaigns and working with local communities.

Date posted

20 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Annex 21 training salary - 75% of top of band 7 (£37,542)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

247-SS-DrivTraiTraine-0224

Job locations

Suffolk/Essex

Bury St Edmunds/Chelmsford

IP33 3YU

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of driving education and training, in relation to individual portfolios of training, within classroom settings and in the operational environment in accordance with the Education Departments policies and procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full UK manual driving licence with C1and no points on driving licence.
Evidence of Continuing professional development

Desirable

Lantra 4x4 Instructor

Experience

Essential

Experience of using a variety of IT software packages
Experience of working in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Desirable

Significant experience in an operational role undertaking the supervision / mentoring of driving in emergency in an Operational role

Personal Atributes

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving professional standards and quality care

Application Form

Essential

Has effectively described their rationale for the interest in the position and how they will commit to the development period

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full UK manual driving licence with C1and no points on driving licence.
Evidence of Continuing professional development

Desirable

Lantra 4x4 Instructor

Experience

Essential

Experience of using a variety of IT software packages
Experience of working in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Desirable

Significant experience in an operational role undertaking the supervision / mentoring of driving in emergency in an Operational role

Personal Atributes

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving professional standards and quality care

Application Form

Essential

Has effectively described their rationale for the interest in the position and how they will commit to the development period

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).

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