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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidates to join the Resilience and Specialist Assets (R&SA) Directorate at the London Ambulance Service.
The Directorate has a number of teams, which include the Specialist Operations Response Team (SORT), Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR), Tactical Response Unit (TRU), Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and Business Continuity.
These posts are based within the Special Operational Response Team and will support the delivery of SORT training.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join a dynamic team that is responsible for the development and delivery of specialist training to meet the national standards and service specifications for SORT. Working across the various R&SA sites you will provide educational support and guidance to staff and specialist commanders.
The post holders will deliver these activities, as required to meet the demands of the R&SA programme. The post holders will be involved in promoting best practice across the service whilst maintaining compliance with local and national policies and standards.
You will also be required to attend meetings and workshops, both internal and external, to represent the Trust to support the development and delivery of SORT.
Please note the assessment and interview dates will be 3rd and 4th September 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be responsible for assisting the delivery of education, providing expert knowledge, advice, skill and direction in the delivery of training interventions.
The post holders will deliver both clinical/technical related education, training and learning opportunities for SORT.
The post holder will undertake the role of subject matter educator on a full range of commander, resilience, major incident and special operations educational programmes for staff at all levels as required/directed.
Undertake the role of module lead, course tutor or personal tutor.
Attend exercises, events, operational incidents and major incidents.
Represent the Trust in delivering stakeholder, community and commercial engagement where necessary.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Resilience & Specialist Assets Tutor Support will be responsible for assisting the delivery of the R&SA programme in line with National standards and service specifications to ensure LAS compliance. The post holder will be accountable for supporting the delivery of SORT education, providing expert knowledge, advice, skill and direction in the delivery of training interventions. The post holder will assist in the delivery of both clinical/technical related SORT education, training and learning opportunities. The post holder will supply specialist educational support and guidance to SORT staff and Commanders in order to improve the dissemination of learning and facilitate the continuing professional development of staff. Undertake the role of subject matter educator on a full range of special operations educational programmes for staff at all levels as required/directed. The post holder 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. The post holder will, as required, attend training away from the base. Provide support to the module lead, course tutor or personal tutor. Monitor student performance in all aspects of SORT, resilience and major incident education including portfolio completion. Ensuring they comply with local, regional and national requirements. Assist in the identification of education and development needs of Trust staff. Undertake special projects as determined by the line manager. Assist with the compilation of reports as required on SORT education, development and training activity, training needs, opportunities and risks associated with resilience education.
With the support of other managers, assist with planning, development, and delivery of the recruitment and selection of new SORT staff. Attend exercises, events, operational and major incidents. Undertake (if required) a specialist command function in relation to specific incidents such as a Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) or Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear (CBRN) Incident. Represent the Trust in delivering stakeholder, community and commercial engagement where necessary. Attend security sensitive meetings requiring “Security Clearance” (SC Level). You will be required to work across all days of the week, including weekends to deliver R&SA training. Weekend working will attract unsociable hours payment.
Undertake the full range of clinical duties on an ambulance at least once a month.
The assessment centre and interview will take place on the 3rd and 4th September 2026.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation appertaining to R&SA
- Understanding of LAS operational policies and procedures including the Incident Response Procedure
Experience
Essential
- Currently practising within a clinical role with two years’ experience and professional registration where appropriate
- Developing staff within a team context
- Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
- Currently SORT qualified
Desirable
- Qualified Ambulance Tutor or equivalent (Cert.Ed, PGCEd etc).
- Health EPRR Diploma (or be in the process of completing or able to study towards)
- Certificate in Practice Education
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Award in Adult Education or specialist knowledge within the field of R&SA with a commitment to successfully complete the Level 5 award within 12 months of commencing the role
- Two years current experience of working as EAC/EMT or Paramedic qualification with relevant HCPC registration
- Full, current UK valid driving licence with C1 with no more than 3 penalty points
- Required to be vetted and successfully pass Security Clearance (SC) Level
Desirable
- Qualified Ambulance Tutor or equivalent (Cert.Ed, PGCEd etc).
- Health EPRR Diploma (or be in the process of completing or able to study towards)
- Certificate in Practice Education
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
Personal Abilities
Essential
- Ability to maintain a high level of concentration whilst delivering practical and theoretical sessions to ensure that all students correctly assimilate knowledge and practical skills
- Working to deadlines without compromising performance
- Professional credibility and ability to represent the Trust’s interests in professional groups at all levels
- Experience in the design, adaptation and delivery of training packages commensurate with regulations, legislation, policy and procedure.
- Evidence of providing education using a wide range of information technology, including computer software programs e.g. Microsoft Teams, ZOOM, Microsoft Power point, MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to prepare and administer formative and summative assessments for student and instructors relevant to their role, in both practical and theory settings
- Good people management skills and the ability to motivate staff in a challenging environment, and the ability to actively promote team working initiatives
- Demonstrable ability to work independently, effectively and unsupervised in proactive manner. Whilst being accountable for results and actions and in turn, holding others to account.
- Ability to assess risks, anticipate difficulties and successfully address them
- Good people skills and listening skills
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This advert is for Resilience & Specialists Assets (R&SA) Tutor Support with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Junior Paramedic role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum incl HCAS. The contract type is Secondment: 18 months. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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