South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Bank EPRR Instructor

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Job summary

Provides a focal point with regards to the Ambulance Service National Interoperable Capabilities regarding Special Operations Response Team (SORT), Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and Command preparedness and training along with wider resilience matters. Achieving an effective and co-ordinated response to adverse events, major incidents and emergencies as defined by the Civil Contingencies Act (2004).

The primary function of the EPRR Bank Instructor role is to deliver training autonomously on behalf of EPRR department, in a subject for which they are considered a subject matter expert.

The post holder will ensure the delivered training is aligned and compliant with related national Interoperable Capabilities contract standards and National Training Information Sheets and associated SOP's. The training delivery will primarily be focused on technical skills in SORT/ HART Capabilities and Command/incident command.

Candidates will be considered for the position if they have experience in one or more of the following technical:

  • Marauding Terrorist Attack
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear
  • Breathing Apparatus instructorship
  • Swift Water Rescue
  • Confined Space
  • Urban Search and Rescue
  • High Consequence Infectious Disease
  • Safe Working at Height
  • Strategic Command (inc specialist roles)
  • Tactical Command (inc specialist roles)
  • Operational Command (inc specialist roles)
  • Tactical-Advisor in any of the above subjects
  • NILO
  • Simulation
  • Incident Command

Main duties of the job

Responsible for supporting consistent delivery of EPRR training across the South West region.

Providing and receiving complex information using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, skills to aid delivery of training and staff ability to respond to patients in a hazardous environment.

To help design and implement systems that adequately and consistently assesses the understanding and competency of HART/SORT staff.

The postholder will utilise a range of different types of assessment and feedback methodologies. These will include: written exams, oral evaluation, practical assessments and the use of recognised debrief/feedback tools.

Generate reports for staff to support their education and development.

Partake in internal quality assurance processes approved within SWASfT

Assist in the preparation of reports for internal and external assurance.

The postholder will utilise a variety of teaching methods and mediums to effectively impart knowledge and training to learners, in line with the Trusts Student Charter

Ability to select and develop activities, resources and materials which engage HART/SORT staff whilst aligning to NARU training standards.

Ensure the competence and preparedness of SORT/HART staff to enable them to effectively respond and operate within warm zones at incidents.

Support the delivery of Command Training to support the development understanding of multiagency capabilities to SWASfT commanders.

More information can be found on the attached job description.

About us

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

Details

Date posted

22 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 an hour pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

202-6073169

Job locations

South West Regional

South West

EX2 7HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent
  • Full driving licence
  • Qualifications in line with post

Desirable

  • Level 3/4 Teaching qualification
  • Level 2/3 fitness
  • Mentorship or similar
  • IOSH

Previous experienc

Essential

  • Working knowledge & understanding of the current National Documentation relating to the specialist subject (Listed within Job Summery)
  • Experience of working with minimum supervision.
  • Evidence of continued professional development in chosen specialist subject.

Desirable

  • Current operational exposure within a Cat 1 organisation.
  • Appropriate experience in training or educational teaching.
  • Previous experience of involvement with Ambulance Service Training
  • Previous experience of multiagency training.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent
  • Full driving licence
  • Qualifications in line with post

Desirable

  • Level 3/4 Teaching qualification
  • Level 2/3 fitness
  • Mentorship or similar
  • IOSH

Previous experienc

Essential

  • Working knowledge & understanding of the current National Documentation relating to the specialist subject (Listed within Job Summery)
  • Experience of working with minimum supervision.
  • Evidence of continued professional development in chosen specialist subject.

Desirable

  • Current operational exposure within a Cat 1 organisation.
  • Appropriate experience in training or educational teaching.
  • Previous experience of involvement with Ambulance Service Training
  • Previous experience of multiagency training.

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South West Regional

South West

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South West Regional

South West

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HART and EPRR Training Manager

Ami West

ami.west@swast.nhs.uk

07825834666

Details

Date posted

22 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 an hour pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

202-6073169

Job locations

South West Regional

South West

EX2 7HY


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