Job summary
Base: Trust wide
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Type of contract: Full Time permanent
Band 6: Band 6 (70%) indicative (annex 21-S2 as per agenda for change)
Our team and role:
The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within our Clinical Education Department to join our driving team as a Trainee Driving Instructor.
This is a fully funded pathway to successfully become a qualified Driving Instructor. You will gain nationally recognised qualifications, including an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) licence, L4 Certificate in Teaching, L3 Certificate in Vocational Assessment and L4 Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction (DERADI).
The development of the position will offer a progression route through from a Trainee position, during the training period of up to 18 months, moving onto a fully qualified Driving Instructor position on successful completion of the course.
Please note this vacancy will attract a 10% R&R uplift on the offered salary and is eligible for unsocial hours payments (as per Agenda for Change).
The post will also require some evenings & weekend shifts to allow for training in the hours of darkness and out of normal business hours to accommodate shifts.
Main duties of the job
As the Trainee Driving Instructor, you will:
- You will work as part of the clinical education training plan, liaising closely with the Driver Training Manager & Senior Education Managers with the Driving Standards Manager and Operational staff throughout the Trust
- During the time of your traineeship, you will deliver the accredited Driving Education portfolio, to include, response driving courses and assessments, non-emergency driver training and responder driving courses
- You will also be expected to conduct all types of driving assessments across the organisation, whilst continuing to develop yourself as a fully qualified Driving Instructor
- In this role you will provide leadership to students and staff and will support the management team and other Driving Educators and will be responsible for the provision of driver training on all vehicles within the Trust
- Other duties include responsibility for the department and the trust in promotion, enhancement and evaluation of long-term education and development needs in relation to driving, with references to Road Traffic Law, the Road Safety Act 2006, Accident Prevention, Audit and the Corporate Governance agenda.
About us
- Option to join NHS pension scheme
- A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
- Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
- Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
- Access to occupational health and counselling services.
- Award winning wellbeing hub
- Back up buddy App
- Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone:
This is a key role and offers an exciting opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and dedication to the raising of standards. You must be able to demonstrate a passion for driving with an associated standard of driving ability as well as a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code. Evidence of driving a range of vehicles would be desirable but not essential.
You will also need:
Full UK Diving License including C1 Classification held for 3 years, maximum 3 penalty points
Future Qual Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving, (L3CERAD or IHCD Level 3 equivalent), held for at least 3 years with recent experience.
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing vocational Achievements or equivalent
Police Officers that hold an Emergency Response Driving Certificate or Police Advanced Driver certificate, minimum 3 years recent experience.
If you hold current and relevant DERADI qualifications you may also apply
Please note: The interview and selection process will be rigorous and extensive due to the high-risk nature of the job responsibilities. You will be expected to have full working knowledge of the highway code, road craft & exemptions/non exemptions afforded for use to an emergency driver. Theoretical, practical examinations & assessments will form part of the interview, including commentary. All assessments and examinations are undertaken in accordance with the award body assessment criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone:
This is a key role and offers an exciting opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and dedication to the raising of standards. You must be able to demonstrate a passion for driving with an associated standard of driving ability as well as a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code. Evidence of driving a range of vehicles would be desirable but not essential.
You will also need:
Full UK Diving License including C1 Classification held for 3 years, maximum 3 penalty points
Future Qual Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving, (L3CERAD or IHCD Level 3 equivalent), held for at least 3 years with recent experience.
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing vocational Achievements or equivalent
Police Officers that hold an Emergency Response Driving Certificate or Police Advanced Driver certificate, minimum 3 years recent experience.
If you hold current and relevant DERADI qualifications you may also apply
Please note: The interview and selection process will be rigorous and extensive due to the high-risk nature of the job responsibilities. You will be expected to have full working knowledge of the highway code, road craft & exemptions/non exemptions afforded for use to an emergency driver. Theoretical, practical examinations & assessments will form part of the interview, including commentary. All assessments and examinations are undertaken in accordance with the award body assessment criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full UK Diving License including C1 Classification held for 3 years, maximum 3 penalty points
- Future Qual Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving, (L3CERAD or IHCD Level 3 equivalent), held for at least 3 years with recent experience.
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing vocational Achievements or equivalent
- Police Officers that hold an Emergency Response Driving Certificate or Police Advanced Driver certificate, minimum 3 years recent experience.
Desirable
- Level 4 Future Qual Ambulance Driving Instructional qualification
- Level 4 Internal Quality Assessor Award
- Level 5 Professional certificate in Education (DTTLS) or working towards
- Department and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Registered FLEET Driver Trainer - or working towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Road Traffic Laws
- Knowledge of the DVSA Highway Code,
- Knowledge of Exemptions of Road Traffic Laws for that of an Emergency Driver.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
Desirable
- Knowledge of health and safety and risk assessment legislation.
- Knowledge of the Home Office PREVENT Training.
- Knowledge o policy on DTAG (Driver training Advisory Group) Practices
Experience
Essential
- Highly motivated and engaged in education and development of others
- Ability to work well with others towards shared goals
Desirable
- Experience of teaching or training in an educational environment
skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and nonverbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills and Time Management
Desirable
- Delivering teaching and training in a classroom environment
- Administrative skills relating to Internal Quality Assurance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full UK Diving License including C1 Classification held for 3 years, maximum 3 penalty points
- Future Qual Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving, (L3CERAD or IHCD Level 3 equivalent), held for at least 3 years with recent experience.
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing vocational Achievements or equivalent
- Police Officers that hold an Emergency Response Driving Certificate or Police Advanced Driver certificate, minimum 3 years recent experience.
Desirable
- Level 4 Future Qual Ambulance Driving Instructional qualification
- Level 4 Internal Quality Assessor Award
- Level 5 Professional certificate in Education (DTTLS) or working towards
- Department and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Registered FLEET Driver Trainer - or working towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Road Traffic Laws
- Knowledge of the DVSA Highway Code,
- Knowledge of Exemptions of Road Traffic Laws for that of an Emergency Driver.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
Desirable
- Knowledge of health and safety and risk assessment legislation.
- Knowledge of the Home Office PREVENT Training.
- Knowledge o policy on DTAG (Driver training Advisory Group) Practices
Experience
Essential
- Highly motivated and engaged in education and development of others
- Ability to work well with others towards shared goals
Desirable
- Experience of teaching or training in an educational environment
skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and nonverbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills and Time Management
Desirable
- Delivering teaching and training in a classroom environment
- Administrative skills relating to Internal Quality Assurance.
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).
