HART Training Manager

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional emergency services organization in Crawley is seeking a HART Training and Development Manager to lead the design and delivery of essential training programmes for its Hazardous Area Response Teams. The successful candidate will have a strong background in education and will work collaboratively to enhance staff capabilities. This role provides various benefits, including opportunities for personal development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

27 days' holiday annually

Personal and professional development opportunities

Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or bikes

Access to occupational health services

Award-winning wellbeing hub

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in education and training is essential.
• Ability to develop, deliver, and monitor training programmes.
• Willingness to achieve enhanced security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver HART training programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate training efficacy.
• Collaborate with Clinical Education teams.

Skills

Experience in designing and delivering education and training programmes

Ability to collaborate with various teams

Enhanced security clearance

Job description

Job Overview

The Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) comprise specially recruited personnel trained and equipped to respond to high-risk and complex emergency situations.

Applications are invited from individuals with experience in designing and delivering education and training programmes. Previous HART / Ambulance Service experience is not mandatory, as training can be provided where necessary.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering all HART training and education for HART staff within SECAmb, adhering to standards set by the National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU). They will also develop, prepare, and manage high-quality education & training programmes related to all HART capabilities, in line with contracted National Standards.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 18th September, including a teaching exercise, values-based scenario, and panel interview.

Main duties of the job

The HART Training and Development Manager will plan, develop, deliver, and monitor training and educational programmes for new and existing HART personnel.

They will deliver relevant training related to all HART capabilities, in line with the requirements set by NARU and our commissioners.

The post holder will collaborate with the trusts' SORT/EPRR and Clinical Education teams to integrate learning across the organisation.

They will be required to attain enhanced security clearance and participate in an on-call rota (remunerated as per A4C), act as a Tactical Advisor, and serve as a National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO). Full training and courses such as Tactical Commander and Radiation Protection Supervisor will be provided.

Working for our organisation

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum of 27 days' holiday annually, increasing after 5 years of service
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and training
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or bikes
• Access to occupational health and counselling services
• Award-winning wellbeing hub
• Back-up buddy App
• Access to NHS discounts for money-saving deals

Additional information

Starting salary for new NHS staff is typically at the bottom of the band unless relevant NHS or equivalent experience is demonstrated. Salaries follow the Agenda for Change pay scales.

Following legislation revision, new starters for patient-facing roles are strongly recommended to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless medically exempt. We will seek vaccination status information from successful applicants.

All positions require a DBS check appropriate to the role, with the level outlined in the offer letter. Applicants must declare any unspent/unfiltered convictions and complete a self-declaration form if shortlisted.

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including under-represented groups and disabled candidates, guaranteeing interviews for those meeting essential criteria.

We support reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and offer ongoing support post-employment.

Please ensure your application includes your full name as per your passport, and contact details for referees. The minimum age for employment is 18.

Some roles involve travel between sites, requiring suitable insurance coverage.

For alternative application formats, contact [e-mail]. Include contact details for referees covering the last three years.

Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 working days. Check your Trac Jobs account regularly, and note that the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

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Applicants should ensure honesty and accuracy in their submissions, as AI-generated content without personal verification may lead to disqualification.

Current SECAmb employees applying for this role will transfer to the new terms if successful. Unsocial hours payments are claimed via timesheets, as per the Agenda for Change guidelines.