First Aid Instructor

VITAL SIGNS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Signs Scotland is seeking a Full-time, on-site First Aid Instructor based in Livingston. You will deliver engaging first aid sessions, from First Aid at Work to adult basic life support and CPR, following ProTrainings and Nuco curricula.

The role emphasizes preparing training materials, setting up spaces, demonstrating techniques, supervising practicals, and assessing learner competence while maintaining records and content updates.

Qualifications

• Strong first aid training and skills, with ability to demonstrate and assess techniques.
• Training and teaching skills for delivering structured courses to diverse learners.
• Excellent communication to explain procedures clearly to learners of varying experience.
• Relevant instructor certifications or willingness to obtain them.
• Knowledge of current first aid guidelines, safeguarding, and health and safety practices.
• Ability to manage a classroom and maintain learner engagement during emergencies.
• Strong organizational skills for scheduling, records, and materials/equipment.
• Experience in healthcare, emergency services, or occupational safety is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare training materials and set up training spaces.
• Demonstrate first aid techniques and supervise practical exercises.
• Assess learner competence and provide clear feedback.
• Adapt teaching methods to diverse audiences.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to schedule courses and ensure equipment readiness.
• Uphold health and safety standards throughout training.

Skills

First Aid Expertise

Teaching & Training

Communication

Instructor Certification

First Aid Guidelines

Classroom Management

Organizational Skills

Healthcare/Emergency Experience

Job description

Company Description Vital Signs Scotland is an approved ProTrainings and Nuco Training Centre delivering a wide range of accredited courses, including First Aid, First Aid for Mental Health, Safeguarding, Fire Safety, Moving and Handling, and Food Safety and Hygiene. The centre offers both in-person and online/blended learning options, from basic life support and CPR to advanced first responder and marine-environment first aid qualifications. Courses range from one to four days and cover First Aid at Work, adult first aid, and specialist certifications for different environments and needs. Vital Signs Scotland focuses on high-quality, practical training that helps individuals and organizations meet regulatory requirements and maintain safe, prepared workplaces and communities.

Role Description The First Aid Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based in Livingston. The instructor will deliver engaging and compliant first aid training sessions, including First Aid at Work, adult basic life support, CPR, and defibrillator use, following approved ProTrainings and Nuco curricula. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing training materials, setting up training spaces, demonstrating first aid techniques, supervising practical exercises, and assessing learner competence. The instructor will also adapt teaching methods to different audiences, provide clear feedback, maintain accurate training records and certification documentation, and support the development of new or updated course content. Collaboration with the training centre team to schedule courses, ensure equipment readiness, and uphold health and safety standards is an essential part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong First Aid Training and First Aid skills, with the ability to demonstrate and assess practical techniques.
• Training and Teaching skills, including experience delivering structured courses to diverse learner groups.
• Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to explain procedures clearly and support learners with different levels of experience.
• Relevant first aid instructor or trainer certifications (e.g., First Aid at Work instructor, recognized teaching qualification) or willingness to obtain them.
• Knowledge of current first aid guidelines, safeguarding principles, and health and safety best practices.
• Ability to manage a classroom, maintain learner engagement, and handle emergency scenarios calmly and professionally.
• Strong organizational skills for scheduling, record-keeping, and preparing course materials and equipment.
• Experience in healthcare, emergency services, or occupational safety is advantageous.