Permanent Part Time Trainer

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.