Cerad Driver Trainer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced CERADDriver Trainer to join ourEducation and Learning team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with thepossibility of an extension working across the East Midlands region.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing safe, competent and confident drivers across our organisation. You will deliver high-quality emergency and non-emergency response driver training, conduct driving assessments, support workforce development and contribute to the continuous improvement of driver education.

Working closely with operational managers, learners and external partners, you will ensure all training is delivered to the highest professional standards and meets organisational, national and awarding body requirements.

About us

Central Medical Services Ltd is a professional, reliable, private medical service working for both the NHS and private clients.

We're still privately owned and managed by a team of likeminded medical staff with the goal of providing exceptional service to our clients and the people we support.

We operate a 24/7 private ambulance and medical service, catering for either short notice or pre-planned assignments throughout the UK.

Job responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and non-emergency response driving courses, driver assessments and high-speed driving assessments.
• Provide driver education and development programmes for staff and external organisations where appropriate.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality training using classroom, practical and digital learning methods.
• Coach, mentor and support learners, providing constructive feedback and ongoing development.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate training records in accordance with awarding body and organisational requirements.
• Develop and maintain training resources, including e-learning packages, videos and online learning materials.
• Produce reports on training activity, learner performance, development needs and quality assurance.
• Represent the organisation at community engagement events and commercial training activities.
• Promote best practice, professionalism and continuous improvement across all areas of driver education.
• Ensure all training vehicles, classrooms and equipment are maintained, secure, clean, safe and ready for use, reporting any defects promptly.
• Maintain compliance with all organisational policies, mandatory training requirements and professional standards.
• Contribute to the curriculum development, producing high-quality, innovative teaching and learning material, informed by research and professional practice (where requested) to support and develop student learning, engagement and application in practice (where requested) at the appropriate level.
• Assist in recruitment activities, including Open Days, interviews or assessments

You will also demonstrate:

• Significant experience delivering emergency response and advanced driver training.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring and assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience maintaining accurate learner records and producing training reports.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high educational standards.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary education team.

Person Specification Qualifications

• DERADI (Driving Emergency Response and Advanced Driving Instructor qualification)
• Must be able to teach - FAQ Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (RQF)/Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving
• Valid Driving Licence with a C1 category
• ADI (Approved Driving Instructor)

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.