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Driving Training Officer

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Thornbury, BS35 3UTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

28 October 2026

9 days left

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, qualified and in-date Emergency Response Driving Instructor to join our dedicated team on a full-time basis. This is an...

The post holder will work as an experienced and professionally qualified Emergency Response Driving Instructor, responsible for the delivery, assessment and ongoing development of emergency response ambulance driving skills across the Trust.

Please see Job Description for Main Duties of the job

The post holder will have a significant responsibility for developing and maintaining the driving competence of the Trust's operational workforce. Through effective instruction, coaching and assessment, the post holder will help ensure that emergency response drivers are able to operate safely, professionally and effectively when responding to patients and undertaking operational duties.

To apply for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Be a fully qualified holder of the FutureQuals Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction qualification.
  • Have a minimum of 3 years recent post qualification experience as a DERADI instructor.
  • Be a fully registered ADI (DVSA Approved Driving Instructor)
  • Be a qualified emergency response driver (with ambulance service driving experience).
  • Fulfil DVSA Group 2 medical licencing standards
  • Hold a full valid GB driving licence with a C1 category entitlement
  • Must have no more than 3 penalty points on your driving licence

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and respectful environment where everyone is valued for who they are, feel they belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

We believe that a diverse workforce, bringing together people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and skills, strengthens our organisation and enables us to provide the best possible care to our patients and communities. We actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of our work and strive to ensure that every colleague has the opportunity to develop and achieve their full potential.

We offer a range of flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies, wellbeing support and mechanisms for colleagues to share their views and influence how we work. We are committed to listening to our people and creating a positive working environment where individuals can build rewarding careers and feel supported to deliver their best.

Our ambition is to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care while providing a safe, supportive and rewarding place to work. We recognise that the way we work together is fundamental to our success, and we place strong emphasis on positive behaviours, professionalism, respect, collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Be a fully qualified holder of the FutureQuals Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction qualification (DERADI)
  • Have a minimum of 3 years recent post qualification experience as a DERADI instructor
  • Be a current fully registered ADI (DVSA Approved Driving Instructor)
  • Be a qualified emergency response driver (with ambulance service driving experience).- FutureQuals CERAD or IHCD legacy equivalent
  • Fulfil DVSA Group 2 medical licencing standards
  • Hold a full valid GB driving licence with a C1 category entitlement
  • Must hold Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent
  • Must Hold a minimum of Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (C.E.T), or equivalent

Desirable

  • Recent experience of trailer and towing instruction
  • Recent experience of Off Road, 4x4 or AWD driving instruction
  • Proven experience of managing own workload with basic IT skills
  • Committed to continuous professional development and personal growth
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships
  • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
  • Able to keep accurate and relevant training records
  • Experience of delivering teaching / presenting in a classroom setting

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

SWA
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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