Driver Training Officer
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Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a well-organised and motivated individual to join the team to help plan and deliver C1 driver training up to DVSA test standard for both staff and external customers. You will be directly accountable to the Driver Education Lead and you will be responsible for planning and delivering C1 training up to and including DVSA vocational test standard. You may also be involved from time to time in the assessment of both existing staff and potential employees.
The candidate must hold C1 or above licence entitlement by acquisition not pre 97 acquired rights.
You must also be a DVSA approved Driving Instructor.
As part of this role you will be expected to undertake further development to enable you to deliver full range of training up to and including "Blue light" response.
You must have well developed communication skills. Ability to manage own time, using initiative, prioritising workload and working to strict timescales. You will also work well within a team and be flexible.
An ability to gain and maintain respect and credibility with peers and stakeholders and to make confident decisions are also essential skills required of the post holders.
Please note this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Assist the Driving Education Lead with the planning of driver training courses plan and deliver a number of driver training courses for ambulance personnel and be actively involved in their delivery.
Advise, assist and support the DEL in matters relating to the procurement and deployment of driver training resources (vehicles and equipment).
To have a good understanding of the national initiatives relating to driver training which impact on ambulance services.
Work closely with divisional education leads to assess annually the training and development needs (driving) of all staff in the trust
Provide feedback, make recommendations in accordance with the accident management procedure and road risk arrangements.
To be actively involved in coordinating where appropriate, driving assessments of potential and new recruits, to ensure compliance with the driving policy
Assist the DEL in ensuring that accurate and detailed records of all driver training matters are compiled and stored in the appropriate way
Assist & provided the Driver Training Centre Manager with accurate data for input into the DVLA and other government agencies databases.
To attend as required any external training courses that are required to enable qualification as an ambulance service Driver trainer.
To assist the Accident & Investigations Officer to ensure that traffic accidents are managed and investigated in accordance with the Trust's driving policy investigating and/or advising others appropriately.
About us
We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.
Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!
Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.
We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.
We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.
Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".
We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.
Details
Date posted
07 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
340-DTO-03-24
Job locations
Dukesway Education Centre
1a Dukesway Court
Gateshead
NE11 0BH
Employer details
Employer name
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dukesway Education Centre
1a Dukesway Court
Gateshead
NE11 0BH
Employer's website
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