Permanent Part Time Trainer

First Care Ambulance is seeking a Permanent Part-time Trainer based at Exeter Base.

The role is 31 hours per week, delivering Annual Revalidation, Induction and EFAW training as required and will include some ACA / Mentoring duties.

This opportunity is open to existing staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging training aligned to CSTF and Qualsafe outcomes.


• Facilitate face-to-face and blended sessions for multidisciplinary staff.


• Adapt teaching to different learning needs and professional backgrounds.


• Assess competence using approved CSTF and Qualsafe methods.


• Assist in maintaining accurate training, attendance and competency records.


• Give constructive feedback and support learners to meet required standards.


• Ensure training meets CSTF, Qualsafe and organisational policies.


• Communicate clearly with staff at all levels.


• Support workforce development and organisational change.


• Role model safe, professional and compassionate practice.


• Advise managers and staff on CSTF and Qualsafe compliance.


• Promote a positive, professional learning culture focused on safety and quality.


• Observe and mentor ACAs, giving feedback to improve performance.


• Support new starter ACAs as mentor and first point of contact.


• Support station, vehicle, IPC, uniform and driving-standard compliance.


• Deliver refresher, driver and bariatric training once trained.


• Work flexibly and carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Essential qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence, with no more than 6 points.


• Relevant clinical or patient transport qualification, or significant PTS operational experience.


• Recognised teaching or training qualification, such as PTLLS, CTLLS, Level 3 AET, PGCE or CertEd.


• Assessor qualification, such as CAVA/D32/33, or willingness to achieve one.

Essential experience, skills and competencies

• Experience in PTS, ambulance services or working with Ambulance Care Assistants.


• Experience delivering training or assessing competence in adult learning.


• Knowledge of the NHS Core Skills Training Framework and Qualsafe EFAW.


• Confident delivery of practical, skills-based training.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to assess competence and manage underperformance.


• IT skills for learning management systems and digital resources.

You will work closely with colleagues across training, HR, recruitment and operations.