Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a diverse team, supporting the clinical education programmes for Ambulance Operations in one of the busiest ambulance services in the world.
We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and innovative qualified Driving Tutors to join our team to inspire new and existing staff, delivering a range of educational programmes.
You will be based at one of our Education Centres at Brentside (West London) or Dockside (East London)
You must meet the essential criteria required in the in person specification.
Main duties of the job
Provide approved driver training within the scope of the Education & Standards department, delivering driver education and training to all grades of clinical and support staff within the Trust. This will take place:o within education centres in a formal classroom setting and virtual classroomso within an operational environment where there may be patient interactiono on operational vehicles
Deliver these activities, as scheduled to meet the demands of the agreed training plan, including the monitoring and mentoring of all learner activities.Actively involved in promoting best practise across the service whilst maintaining compliance with local and national policies and standards.Ensuring all Awarding/Accrediting bodies' requirements are adhered to and met, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, directives and policies, including role-modelling exemplary driving standards.
About us
London Ambulance Service serves one of the worlds most dynamic and diverse cities and is the busiest ambulance service in the UK. We handle over 1.9 million emergency calls from across the capital every year as well as delivering a 24 hour NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care Service in South East and North East London that we estimate will respond to around 1.4million urgent care calls by the end of the year.
We employ over 9,000 people who work or volunteer, across London to respond to the health needs of over 8 million people who live, work and travel in the capital.
We work closely with our NHS partners and are commissioned by 32 clinical commissioning groups spread across 5 STPs and NHS England for our specialist services.
As the only pan-London NHS provider we have a unique opportunity to play a leading role in integrating access to emergency and urgent care right across London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide approved driver training within the scope of the Clinical Education & Standards department, delivering driver education and training to all grades of clinical and support staff within the Trust. This will take place:- within education centres in a formal classroom setting and virtual classrooms- within an operational environment where there may be patient interaction- on operational vehicles- in external environments to support partner education programmes
For more information, please see the attached Job Description and person specification.
The recruitment process is:
- Trac application
- Practical Assessment of Driving under routine and Blue Light conditions if successful (4th/5th December 2024) - Brentside
- 10 minute presentation and Interview (4th/5th December 2024 - Brentside
You will need to present your relevant qualifications for this role at the interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide approved driver training within the scope of the Clinical Education & Standards department, delivering driver education and training to all grades of clinical and support staff within the Trust. This will take place:- within education centres in a formal classroom setting and virtual classrooms- within an operational environment where there may be patient interaction- on operational vehicles- in external environments to support partner education programmes
For more information, please see the attached Job Description and person specification.
The recruitment process is:
- Trac application
- Practical Assessment of Driving under routine and Blue Light conditions if successful (4th/5th December 2024) - Brentside
- 10 minute presentation and Interview (4th/5th December 2024 - Brentside
You will need to present your relevant qualifications for this role at the interview
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instructor
- Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving
- Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (QCF) or equivalent
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent
- Current DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) registration
- Full, C1 driving licence, valid in the UK and no more than 3 penalty points
Desirable
- Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to facilitate training in both a classroom and operational environment.
- Recent experience of developing and delivering driver training programmes
- Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
- Experience of assessing people and providing reports on findings
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to drive under emergency response conditions to the requirements of high speed driver regulations
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to adapt and maintain flexibility within a changing organisation
- Ability to work at any LAS site
Personal Abilities
Essential
- Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Maintaining a professional image at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instructor
- Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving
- Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (QCF) or equivalent
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent
- Current DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) registration
- Full, C1 driving licence, valid in the UK and no more than 3 penalty points
Desirable
- Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to facilitate training in both a classroom and operational environment.
- Recent experience of developing and delivering driver training programmes
- Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
- Experience of assessing people and providing reports on findings
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to drive under emergency response conditions to the requirements of high speed driver regulations
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to adapt and maintain flexibility within a changing organisation
- Ability to work at any LAS site
Personal Abilities
Essential
- Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Maintaining a professional image at all times
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.
