NB: This vacancy closed to applications on 13/12/2020.
Education Manager - Driving
Job Reference: 195-20-223B-LJB
- Employer:
- South Central Ambulance Service
- Department:
- 195 17 C Driving and Non-clinical Education
- Location:
- Newbury, Berkshire & Whiteley, Hampshire
- Salary:
- £38,890 to £44,503 pa
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) covers the counties of Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, an area of c. 4,600 sq miles with a resident population of approximately four million.
To help cover an increasing need for the provision of driver training the Trust has a vacancy for Education Managers -Driving.
The position can be located within any Division, with the base location set in Newbury, Berkshire or Whiteley, Hampshire. The successful applicant will work as part of the Human Resources Directorate within the Education Centres, liaising closely with the Senior Education Manager – Driving, Education Manager – Driving Lead, other Education Managers – Driving, the Driving Standards Manager and Operational Managers throughout the Trust.
The Trust has Education Centres in Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire and the post will require some Saturday working.
The post holder will provide leadership to students and staff and will support the management team and other Driving Educators and will be responsible for the provision of driver training on all vehicles within the Trust.
Other duties include responsibility for the promotion, enhancement and evaluation of long-term education and development needs in relation to driving, with particular reference to Road Traffic Law, the Road Safety Act 2006, Accident Prevention, Audit and the Corporate Governance agenda.
This is a key role and offers an exciting opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and dedication to the raising of standards.
The successful applicant will hold a valued place in the Human Resources Directorate during a tremendously challenging and exciting time for the Trust.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential as the successful candidate will be required to liaise with a number of contacts both internally and externally.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a panel interview and assessment process.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact
Nick Lambert, Senior Education Manager-Driving & Commercial on 07500 127045.
Whilst we would like to assure you that SCAS endeavours to continue with the recruitment for this position as planned, please bear in mind there may be COVID19 related Government guidelines for us to adhere to that may cause changes out of our control. These changes may mean that we must alter our training delivery in which case we would inform you of any changes to the plan as soon as we can.
We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBT and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets) Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve.
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The benefits bits:
- Starting holiday entitlement is 27 days per annum, pro rata, plus bank holidays;
- USH is paid in line with section 2;
- All employees are automatically enrolled into the NHS Pension scheme (or NEST);
- We operate from a comprehensive set of policies;
- We operate regular staff surveys and our staff are encouraged to develop transferable skills and experience;
- We work in partnership with our trade unions;
- Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview;
- As an employer of choice, we value the wellbeing of our staff and have support networks in place to offer assistance as required;
- South Central Ambulance Service has a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and a Freedom to Speak Up Policy. We believe that effective speaking and listening up arrangements protect patients and improve the experience of patients and NHS workers.
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- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Working pattern:
-
• Full time
- Pay Scheme:
- Agenda for change
- Pay Band:
- 7
- Staff Group:
- Additional Clinical Services
- Specialty/Function:
- Education
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- Closing Date:
- 13/12/2020
- Contact Name:
- Nick Lambert
- Telephone:
- 07500 127045
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- All current vacancies for SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
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