London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Clinical Education Driving Tutor - Non Clinical

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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 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.You will be actively involved in promoting best practice across the Trust. Additionally, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide pastoral care for students, as well as visible leadership.

To discuss the role further please contact the Driving Education Managers, Kraig Knight kraig.knight@nhs.net or David Hallinon david.hallinon@nhs.net

Previous applicants need not apply

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.

Previous applicants need not apply

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.

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-CORP-2723-B

Job locations

Newham / Brentside Education Centres

1000 Dockside

London

E16 2QU

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.

Previous applicants need not apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please see the attached Job Description and person specification.

Previous applicants need not apply

Person Specification

Essential

Level 4 Diploma Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instructor
Full, C1 driving licence, valid in the UK and no more than 3 penalty points
Current DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) registration
Demonstrate ability to facilitate training in both a classroom and operational environment.
Evidence of a proactive approach to own CPD and development of professional practice
Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
Experience of delivering emergency driving instruction and learning
Demonstrate ability to drive under emergency response conditions to the requirements of high speed driver regulations
Effective people management skills
Effective written and oral communication and the ability to network successfully with colleagues in other agencies and emergency services
Ability to deliver training of a sensitive and/or controversial nature
Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
Works well as part of a team but also able to operate autonomously when required
Excellent time management and organisation skills

Desirable

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Person Specification

Essential

Level 4 Diploma Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instructor
Full, C1 driving licence, valid in the UK and no more than 3 penalty points
Current DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) registration
Demonstrate ability to facilitate training in both a classroom and operational environment.
Evidence of a proactive approach to own CPD and development of professional practice
Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
Experience of delivering emergency driving instruction and learning
Demonstrate ability to drive under emergency response conditions to the requirements of high speed driver regulations
Effective people management skills
Effective written and oral communication and the ability to network successfully with colleagues in other agencies and emergency services
Ability to deliver training of a sensitive and/or controversial nature
Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
Works well as part of a team but also able to operate autonomously when required
Excellent time management and organisation skills

Desirable

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

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

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Newham / Brentside Education Centres

1000 Dockside

London

E16 2QU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Newham / Brentside Education Centres

1000 Dockside

London

E16 2QU

Employer's website

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