Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1x instructor post in the ECU Education team, the team dedicated to providing ongoing support influencing future generations of HART operatives.

As part of the team, the post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of a variety of ECU training including HART Modules 1 to 4, instructor courses and the delivery (on occasions) to other NHS staff and partner agencies.

ECU seeks dynamic and enthusiastic instructors with relevant and current training experience, those with the ability to share knowledge, coach individuals and ensure that each training session is patient focussed. The post holder will be passionate about delivering high quality and realistic clinical care in some of the most complex scenarios paramedics are likely to face. They must be physically fit to meet the demands of the role, ensuring training is delivered effectively and safely, often in inclement weather.

Main duties of the job

The NHS Resilience Emergency Capabilities Unit (ECU) Education Department provides training and support to Ambulance Trusts specialist interoperable capabilities.

• The post holder will be reporting to the ECU Training Manager. The ECU Tutor will be responsible for the development and delivery of the ECU Education programme, primarily HART initial modules 1-4 and Command course.
• They will be accountable for the delivery of education, providing expert knowledge, advice, skill and direction in the delivery of training interventions.
• This includes delivery of both clinical/technical related education, training and learning opportunities, for example, supplying specialist educational support and guidance to staff and Commanders in order to improve the dissemination of learning and facilitate the continuing professional development of staff.
• They will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing review, development and maintenance of quality and standards for clinical educational services and systems in relation to Interoperable Capabilities.
• They will work in collaboration with clinical governance and managerial colleagues to provide assessment and mentoring opportunities that will contribute to the improvement in the quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and  is centred upon three missions focused on:

• Our care – delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
• Our organisation – being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
• Our London – using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

As part of LAS, the ECU Education department looks to increase Ambulance Service preparedness for major and complex emergencies, through the provision of high-quality training and education aligned to the national risk register and current doctrine. 

Working at the ECU Education Centre, located at the Defence CBRN Centre in Winterbourne Gunner, and other training locations around the country, you will deliver residential courses of up to six weeks duration. Accommodation is provided for those undertaking this unique role, where teamwork is at the very core.