PTS Training Officer

East of England Ambulance Service; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service in Welwyn Garden City seeks a dedicated Trainer for Patient Transport Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering critical training programs, supporting staff in emergency patient care, and ensuring mandatory compliance. Ideal applicants will hold relevant teaching qualifications and have experience in a training or assessor role. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant teaching qualifications.
• Experience in a training role is essential.
• A full UK driving license and access to own vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mandatory training for operational and support staff.
• Assist in moving patients with complex needs.
• Oversee and manage the onboarding process for new staff.

Skills

Teaching skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Clinical experience

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification (e.g., AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE)

Educated to Diploma level or equivalent

Job description

Job overview

EEAST Patient Transport Services are looking for engaging and dedicated trainers to join their small team to deliver training to staff across the service.

Training Officers will be responsible for delivering mandatory and statutory training for local management, operational, and support staff within their given area. This will include regular Induction training courses for new staff at Welwyn Garden City.

They will also support and advise the operational staff in emergency procedures, patient care and equipment usage. In turn from this, the post holder will be expected to assist operational staff with moving patients that have challenging and complex needs and / or within complex environments.

Successful candidates will be required to be an ambassador of the Trust’s values, good practices, and PTS training strategies.

Suitable applicants will also have good time management skills, administrative skills, and able to work both as an individual and as part of a team.

The role will require travelling to all PTS sites across the region to conduct training and other operational duties. Access to own vehicle for work purposes will be required.

Applicants should already have relevant teaching qualification (eg AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE) please see person spec for further information

Main duties of the job

The post holder will link in with, support, and advise local operational management in day-to-day operational procedures in patient care and safe use of equipment usage.

They will also support and advise the operational staff in emergency procedures, patient care and equipment usage. In turn from this, the post holder will be expected to assist operational staff with moving patients that have challenging and complex needs and / or within complex environments.

They will oversee running PTS induction courses . This will lead to managing the on boarding processing within the local operational teams, planning, and overseeing observational ride outs, buddy networks, and progress reviews.

The post holder will be accountable for the mandatory and statutory compliance in their given area. To monitor and strategically plan for this, they will be required to remain in constant contact and attend regular meetings with the PTS Training Manager, supporting the manager with project and future training developments.

Working for our organisation

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply

1. Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
2. Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to Diploma level or equivalent with relevant experience or knowledge
• Relevant Teaching Qualification (eg AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE).

Desirable criteria

• Relevant Moving & Handling Trainer Qualification or Equivalent
• Driving licence

Essential criteria

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Access to own vehicle for work purposes

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant clinical / carer experience
• Presentation skills
• Experience in a training role
• Experience in an assessor role

Desirable criteria

• Current First Aid certificate

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on theCheck if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

References and Employment History : All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current / previous line manager and their departmental details.

All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.