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.
