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North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

PTS Clinical Practice Trainer

The closing date is 17 March 2026

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Job summary

PTS Clinical Practice Trainer x2

Location: 1 x Merseyside Area (based at Estuary Point)

1 x Regional (base to be confirmed upon appointment)

We are looking to recruit two PTS Clinical Practice Trainers to work within the Trust's Education & Learning team.

The Clinical Practice Trainer is responsible for the delivery of Mandatory Training, but also required to support Core Induction Training, practice-based learning and CPD delivery amongst other duties. The role will also involve the support of staff on return to work programmes.

Main duties of the job

The Mersey position is based at Estuary Point, and the second position based TBC but as Mandatory Training is delivered all across the North West and you will be required to support delivery of training at venues across the whole footprint of the Trust, as required.

We are looking for a motivated, experienced individual with evidence of excellent patient care skills. Individuals, ideally, will hold a recognised teaching qualification at diploma level or equivalent, be working towards one, or have a proven experience in training delivery in a related field that could be translated into ambulance education practices.

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

242-4962

Job locations

30 Mandatory Training Dept S2

Bolton

BL1 5DD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification

Skills / Competencies

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning & organisational skills
Proactive and self-motivated
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
Competence in the use of IT software and hardware for the maintenance of records and the development and production of reports
Ability to work with a team to deliver effective and efficient training services
Willingness to work at a variety of locations, locally, regionally and occasionally nationally
Must be highly motivated, flexible, persuasive influential and assertive
Flexibility in working hours to support programme needs

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

IHCD qualified instructor
Hold, or work towards a recognised national teaching qualification CertEd, NVQ, etc
A proven record of training delivery
Full driving licence with C1 category

Experience

Essential

Proven experience in training environment evidenced through practice portfolio
Minimum 3 yrs experience in an education and training role
Knowledge of national standards related to content delivered
Experience of designing training programmes

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable

Person Specification

Skills / Competencies

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning & organisational skills
Proactive and self-motivated
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
Competence in the use of IT software and hardware for the maintenance of records and the development and production of reports
Ability to work with a team to deliver effective and efficient training services
Willingness to work at a variety of locations, locally, regionally and occasionally nationally
Must be highly motivated, flexible, persuasive influential and assertive
Flexibility in working hours to support programme needs

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

IHCD qualified instructor
Hold, or work towards a recognised national teaching qualification CertEd, NVQ, etc
A proven record of training delivery
Full driving licence with C1 category

Experience

Essential

Proven experience in training environment evidenced through practice portfolio
Minimum 3 yrs experience in an education and training role
Knowledge of national standards related to content delivered
Experience of designing training programmes

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable

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.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

30 Mandatory Training Dept S2

Bolton

BL1 5DD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

30 Mandatory Training Dept S2

Bolton

BL1 5DD

Employer's website

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