We are seeking enthusiastic, flexible, and motivated people to join our established team of Driving Training Officers within EPDD. Are you an experienced emergency response driver, or an experienced approved driving instructor looking for a new challenge, then come join our Team.
For the successful candidates we provide full training to become an accredited, nationally recognised emergency response driving instructor within the ambulance sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver accredited, nationally recognised emergency response driver training to new Paramedics, Ambulance Care Assistants, and Officers.
* Contribute to the ongoing development and critical operational capacity of the ambulance service.
* Participate in a comprehensive training and development programme for successful candidates.
Essential Criteria
* Valid UK driving licence (including C1 entitlement) held for a minimum of 3 years, with no more than 4 penalty points.
* Fulfil DVSA Group 2 medical licensing standards.
* Current emergency response driver qualification (Ambulance, Police, or Fire service certificate) with regular emergency response driving within the last 12 months.
* If candidates are qualified as DERADI instructors already, they must provide substantiated evidence of teaching or instruction within the last 612 months.
For further information about the role you can contact Mark McIntee (Education Lead – Driver Training) or call 07881356532.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a 'regulated role', your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to the current requirements, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
To work in the United Kingdom, a legal requirement is that an individual demonstrates that they have permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
As part of the pre‑employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. Evidence can be provided through various routes, including specific visa types, EU settled and pre‑settled status. For more information see the GOV.UK website.
Please note that The Scottish Ambulance Service is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us.
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