Provides a focal point with regards to the Ambulance Service National Interoperable Capabilities regarding Special Operations Response Team (SORT), Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and Command preparedness and training along with wider resilience matters. Achieving an effective and co-ordinated response to adverse events, major incidents and emergencies as defined by the Civil Contingencies Act (2004).
The primary function of the EPRR Bank Instructor role is to deliver training autonomously on behalf of EPRR department, in a subject for which they are considered a subject matter expert.
The post holder will ensure the delivered training is aligned and compliant with related national Interoperable Capabilities contract standards and National Training Information Sheets and associated SOP’s. The training delivery will primarily be focused on technical skills in SORT/ HART Capabilities and Command/incident command.
Candidates will be considered for the position if they have experience in one or more of the following technical:
Marauding Terrorist Attack
Hazardous Materials
Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear
Breathing Apparatus instructorship
Swift Water Rescue
Confined Space
Urban Search and Rescue
High Consequence Infectious Disease
Safe Working at Height
Strategic Command (inc specialist roles)
Tactical Command (inc specialist roles)
Operational Command (inc specialist roles)
Tactical-Advisor in any of the above subjects
NILO
Simulation
Incident Command
Responsible for supporting consistent delivery of EPRR training across the South West region.
Providing and receiving complex information using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, skills to aid delivery of training and staff ability to respond to patients in a hazardous environment.
To help design and implement systems that adequately and consistently assesses the understanding and competency of HART/SORT staff.
The postholder will utilise a range of different types of assessment and feedback methodologies. These will include: written exams, oral evaluation, practical assessments and the use of recognised debrief/feedback tools.
Generate reports for staff to support their education and development.
Partake in internal quality assurance processes approved within SWASfT
Assist in the preparation of reports for internal and external assurance.
The postholder will utilise a variety of teaching methods and mediums to effectively impart knowledge and training to learners, in line with the Trusts Student Charter
Ability to select and develop activities, resources and materials which engage HART/SORT staff whilst aligning to NARU training standards.
Ensure the competence and preparedness of SORT/HART staff to enable them to effectively respond and operate within warm zones at incidents.
Support the delivery of Command Training to support the development understanding of multiagency capabilities to SWASfT commanders.
More information can be found on the attached job description.
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
