Band 6: Band 6 + 10% R&R (annex 21-S2 as per agenda for change)
Please note Interviews will be held as part of an assessment day from the week commencing 11th November
Our team and role:
The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within our Clinical Education Department to join our driving team as a Driving Instructor.
The post will also require some evenings & weekend shifts to allow for training in the hours of darkness and out of normal business hours to accommodate shifts.
Main duties of the job
As the Driving Instructor, you will:
* You will work as part of the clinical education training plan, liaising closely with the Driver Training Manager & Senior Education Managers with the Driving Standards Manager and Operational staff throughout the Trust
* You will deliver the accredited Driving Education portfolio, to include, response driving courses and assessments, non-emergency driver training and responder driving courses
* You will also be expected to conduct all types of driving assessments across the organisation, whilst continuing to develop yourself as a fully qualified Driving Instructor
* In this role you 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 department and the trust in promotion, enhancement and evaluation of long-term education and development needs in relation to driving, with references to Road Traffic Law, the Road Safety Act 2006, Accident Prevention, Audit and the Corporate Governance agenda.
About us
* Option to join NHS pension scheme
* A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
* Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
* Access to occupational health and counselling services.
* Back up buddy App
* Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone:
This is a key role and offers an exciting opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and dedication to the raising of standards. You must be able to demonstrate a passion for driving with an associated standard of driving ability as well as a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code. Evidence of driving a range of vehicles would be desirable but not essential.
Please note: The interview and selection process will be rigorous and extensive due to the high-risk nature of the job responsibilities. You will be expected to have full working knowledge of the highway code, road craft & exemptions/non exemptions afforded for use to an emergency driver. Theoretical, practical examinations & assessments will form part of the interview, including commentary. All assessments and examinations are undertaken in accordance with the award body assessment criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full UK Diving License including C1 Classification held for 3 years, maximum 3 penalty points
* Future Qual Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving, held for at least 3 years with recent experience.
* Level 3 Certificate in Assessing vocational Achievements or equivalent
* Police Officers that hold an Emergency Response Driving Certificate or Police Advanced Driver certificate, minimum 3 years recent experience.
* Level 4 Future Qual Ambulance Driving Instructional qualification (deradi)
* Must be an ADI approved driving instructor
* Level 4 Internal Quality Assessor Award
* Level 5 Professional certificate in Education (DTTLS) or working towards
* Department and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Registered FLEET Driver Trainer - or working towards
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Road Traffic Laws
* Knowledge of the DVSA Highway Code,
* Knowledge of Exemptions of Road Traffic Laws for that of an Emergency Driver.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
* Knowledge of health and safety and risk assessment legislation.
* Knowledge of the Home Office PREVENT Training.
* Knowledge of policy on DTAG (Driver training Advisory Group) Practices
Experience
* Highly motivated and engaged in education and development of others
* Ability to work well with others towards shared goals
* Experience of teaching or training in an educational environment
Skills
* Excellent written, verbal and nonverbal communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to remain calm under pressure
* Excellent organisational skills and Time Management
* Delivering teaching and training in a classroom environment
* Administrative skills relating to Internal Quality Assurance.
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.
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