Driver Trainer

The initial 6-month pathway will be under a training contract, on an Annex 21 training salary: £35,754 (75% of the top of band 7). However, internal applicants currently at the top of band 6, will remain on their current salary.

Upon the successful completion of all qualifications (within 6 months from the start date), the post holder will transition into a substantive qualified Driver Trainer role at the bottom of Band 7. All requirements for the role are detailed in the attached job description.

**Please note**: We are unable to accept applicants who have had unsuccessful interviews for this role, in the last 12 months.

The post holder will be in a development role, following a development pathway over a 6 month programme. The programme will progress the post holder into a Qualified band 7 Driver Trainer. The post holder will be supported to achieve the following qualifications over the 6 month pathway, following a robust programme with achievable milestones:

- Level 3 CERAD (Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving)
- Level 3 CAVA (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement)
- Level 4 CET (Certificate in Education and Training)
- Level 4 DERADI (Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction)
- ADI (Approved Driving Instructor)

This post holder will be supported throughout the programme and will receive supervision. The programme will end with 4 weeks of mentoring with a Qualified Driver Trainer followed by an 8 week period of consolidation.

**Flexibility**: May be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites in line with service needs.

**Infection Prevention and Control**: All Trust employees have duties under the “Health and safety at Work etc. Act 1974” which have a bearing on the prevention and control of infection.

**Health, Safety, Security and risk management**: All staff are required to adhere to and act consistently with all relevant health and safety legislation and Trust policies and procedures in order to ensure that their own and the health, safety and security of others is maintained.

**Standards of Business Conduct**: It is the responsibility of all employees to conduct all business in an honest and ethical manner. The Trust is committed to acting with integrity in all its dealings and relationships and to implementing effective systems to prevent bribery.

**Sustainable Development**: EEAST is committed to delivering its services in a more sustainable way, encouraging staff and patients to make sustainable lifestyle choices through awareness campaigns and working with local communities.

To be responsible for the delivery of driving education and training, in relation to individual portfolios of training, within classroom settings and in the operational environment in accordance with the Education Department’s policies and procedures.