HART Training Manager - Gatwick

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service in Crawley is seeking a HART Training and Development Manager to deliver and monitor educational programmes for HART staff. The role includes collaborating with clinical teams and developing high-quality training aligned with national standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in educational programme design, with full training provided. The position offers NHS benefits like a pension scheme and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Minimum of 27 days' holiday annually

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Access to occupational health services

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and delivery of education and training programmes.
• Ability to manage high-quality education & training programmes related to HART capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver, and monitor training and educational programmes for HART personnel.
• Collaborate with SORT/EPRR and Clinical Education teams to integrate learning.

Job description

Job Overview

The Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) are comprised of specially recruited personnel who are trained and equipped to provide ambulance response to high-risk and complex emergency situations.

Applications are invited from individuals with experience in the design and delivery of 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, in line with the standards set out by the National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU). They will also develop, prepare, and manage high-quality education & training programmes related to all HART capabilities, aligned with contracted National Standards.

Main duties of the job
The HART Training and Development Manager will plan, develop, deliver, and monitor training and educational programmes for both new and existing HART personnel.

They will deliver relevant training related to all HART capabilities, adhering to 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 will be provided, including courses such as Tactical Commander and Radiation Protection Supervisor.

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 and money-saving deals

Please note that the starting salary for new NHS staff will typically be at the bottom of the pay band unless relevant experience is demonstrated.

Following legislation revision on COVID-19 vaccination requirements, the Trust recommends vaccination for patient-facing roles unless medically exempt. We will seek vaccination status information from successful applicants for relevant roles.

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.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under-represented groups, including disabled and minority ethnic applicants, offering reasonable adjustments during the process.

When applying, use your official name and include contact details for your referees. The minimum age for employment is 18 years.

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