Clinical Training Officer x 1 Special Operations Response Teams
Do you have a passion for specialist education?
Due to ongoing departmental developments, the National Risk and Resilience Department (NRRD) is looking to recruit into the position of Clinical Training Officer attached to the Special Operations Response Teams (SORT). The successful applicant would primarily operate under the supervision of the NRRD Training centre Newbridge as this role has a national remit, nationwide travel should be expected.
The purpose of the Department is to provide a comprehensive, effective and robust organisation-wide structure for risk management, integrated emergency planning, business continuity management, infrastructure security, community resilience, strategic operations and specialised operational response. The NRRD team also directly manages and trains the three full-time Specialist Operations Response Teams.
Reporting to the Training & Development Manager (SORT), you will assist in delivering all aspects of specialist training and exercising within NRRD and SORT.
The post holder will be a Paramedic Registered with the Health Care Professions Council, and ideally experienced in supporting the delivery, development, implementation and evaluation of adult education.
In addition, they should hold an appropriate level of teaching qualification (Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training / equivalent or above). Be able to demonstrate a proven track record of developing and delivering an educational curriculum within a healthcare setting.
Knowledge and understanding of our specialist response capability and experience in delivering, planning and assuring ambulance education within Special Operations Response Teams or CBRN responder teams is essential would be advantageous.
You will represent the Scottish Ambulance Service on specialist groups, together with the emergency services and Scottish Government and engage with the development of training opportunities with other key stakeholders.
Major incidents can occur at any time, and you may be required to provide a response in the role of Tactical Advisor, or similar leadership role. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in a formal on call rota as part of the NRRD leadership team.
The nature of the role means that you will be required to deal with sensitive information for which Security Clearance (SC) will be required.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done 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 what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
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.