Permanent Part Time Trainer

First Care Ambulance; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

First Care Ambulance invites applications for a Permanent Part-time Trainer based at Exeter Base. The role is 31 hours per week, delivering Annual Revalidation, Induction and EFAW training, with ACA mentoring duties.

You will work with colleagues across training, HR and operations to ensure training aligns with CSTF and Qualsafe standards, maintaining accurate records and delivering engaging, practical training to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Relevant clinical or patient transport qualification or significant PTS operational experience.
• Recognised teaching or training qualification (PTLLS/CTLLS/Level 3 AET/PGCE/CertEd).
• Assessor qualification (CAVA/D32/33) or willingness to achieve one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training aligned to CSTF and Qualsafe outcomes.
• Facilitate face-to-face and blended sessions for multidisciplinary staff.
• Adapt teaching to different learning needs and professional backgrounds.
• Assess competence using approved CSTF and Qualsafe methods.
• Assist in maintaining accurate training, attendance and competency records.
• Give constructive feedback and support learners to meet required standards.
• Ensure training meets CSTF, Qualsafe and organisational policies.
• Communicate clearly with staff at all levels.
• Support workforce development and organisational change.
• Role model safe, professional and compassionate practice.
• Advise managers and staff on CSTF and Qualsafe compliance.
• Promote a positive, professional learning culture focused on safety and quality.
• Observe and mentor ACAs, giving feedback to improve performance.
• Support new starter ACAs as mentor and first point of contact.
• Support station, vehicle, IPC, uniform and driving-standard compliance.
• Deliver refresher, driver and bariatric training once trained.
• Work flexibly and carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Training delivery

Assess competence

Mentoring

Communication skills

IT skills

Learning management systems

PTS operational experience

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Clinical or patient transport qualification

Teaching or training qualification (e.g. PTLLS, CTLLS, Level 3 AET, PGCE, CertEd)

Assessor qualification (CAVA/D32/33) or willingness to achieve one

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

First Care Ambulance is seeking a Permanent Part-time Trainer based at Exeter Base.

The role is 31 hours per week, delivering Annual Revalidation, Induction and EFAW training as required and will include some ACA / Mentoring duties.

This opportunity is open to existing staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging training aligned to CSTF and Qualsafe outcomes.
• Facilitate face-to-face and blended sessions for multidisciplinary staff.
• Adapt teaching to different learning needs and professional backgrounds.
• Assess competence using approved CSTF and Qualsafe methods.
• Assist in maintaining accurate training, attendance and competency records.
• Give constructive feedback and support learners to meet required standards.
• Ensure training meets CSTF, Qualsafe and organisational policies.
• Communicate clearly with staff at all levels.
• Support workforce development and organisational change.
• Role model safe, professional and compassionate practice.
• Advise managers and staff on CSTF and Qualsafe compliance.
• Promote a positive, professional learning culture focused on safety and quality.
• Observe and mentor ACAs, giving feedback to improve performance.
• Support new starter ACAs as mentor and first point of contact.
• Support station, vehicle, IPC, uniform and driving-standard compliance.
• Deliver refresher, driver and bariatric training once trained.
• Work flexibly and carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Essential qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence, with no more than 6 points.
• Relevant clinical or patient transport qualification, or significant PTS operational experience.
• Recognised teaching or training qualification, such as PTLLS, CTLLS, Level 3 AET, PGCE or CertEd.
• Assessor qualification, such as CAVA/D32/33, or willingness to achieve one.

Essential experience, skills and competencies

• Experience in PTS, ambulance services or working with Ambulance Care Assistants.
• Experience delivering training or assessing competence in adult learning.
• Knowledge of the NHS Core Skills Training Framework and Qualsafe EFAW.
• Confident delivery of practical, skills-based training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess competence and manage underperformance.
• IT skills for learning management systems and digital resources.

You will work closely with colleagues across training, HR, recruitment and operations.