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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

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 exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our established instructor team, supporting the continued delivery and development of our nationally recognised emergency response driver training programmes. You will play a key role in developing the next generation of emergency response drivers, helping ensure our frontline clinicians have the skills, knowledge and confidence to respond safely and effectively to patients when it matters most.

Our instructor team provides comprehensive training to newly appointed Paramedics and Emergency Care Assistants, equipping them with the specialist emergency response driving skills they rely on every day. Alongside core emergency response driver training, we also deliver a diverse range of specialist operational courses, including 4x4 off-road driving, trailer towing, convoy driving and other specialist driver training.

Working as part of a professional and supportive team, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience while contributing directly to the Trust's emergency response capability. You will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality instruction and helping learners develop the competence and confidence required to operate safely in challenging and demanding environments.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-8316022

Job locations

SWAST Thornbury Training Centre

Unit 10, Shortway

Thornbury

BS35 3UT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

oBe a fully qualified holder of the FutureQuals Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction qualification (DERADI)
oHave a minimum of 3 years recent post qualification experience as a DERADI instructor
oBe a current fully registered ADI (DVSA Approved Driving Instructor)
oBe a qualified emergency response driver (with ambulance service driving experience).- FutureQuals CERAD or IHCD legacy equivalent
oFulfil DVSA Group 2 medical licencing standards
oHold a full valid GB driving licence with a C1 category entitlement
oMust hold Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent
oMust 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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