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Driver Trainer • East of England
East of England Ambulance Service

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1. Can you describe your experience with the Futurequals Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving and the Level 3 Patient Care Services Ambulance Driving courses? What specific teaching methods do you employ? Can you describe your experience with the Futurequals Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving and the Level 3 Patient Care Services Ambulance Driving courses? What specific teaching methods do you employ?

2. How did you obtain your DERADI qualification, and can you discuss your journey to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor with the DVSA? How did you obtain your DERADI qualification, and can you discuss your journey to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor with the DVSA?

3. Could you provide an example of a challenging training scenario you encountered in the past and how you handled it? Could you provide an example of a challenging training scenario you encountered in the past and how you handled it?

4. What is your philosophy on driver education and training, particularly in the context of emergency response driving? What is your philosophy on driver education and training, particularly in the context of emergency response driving?

5. How do you ensure that your training methods are effective and can adapt to different learning styles among trainees? How do you ensure that your training methods are effective and can adapt to different learning styles among trainees?

6. What strategies do you use to keep your trainees motivated and engaged during their training sessions? What strategies do you use to keep your trainees motivated and engaged during their training sessions?

7. Can you explain the importance of adhering to the standards set by the DVSA and how you ensure compliance in your training sessions? Can you explain the importance of adhering to the standards set by the DVSA and how you ensure compliance in your training sessions?

8. What updates or changes in driving regulations or ambulance driving standards are you currently aware of, and how would you incorporate this knowledge into your training? What updates or changes in driving regulations or ambulance driving standards are you currently aware of, and how would you incorporate this knowledge into your training?

9. This role involves working collaboratively with staff from various locations across the six counties. How do you approach teamwork with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment? This role involves working collaboratively with staff from various locations across the six counties. How do you approach teamwork with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment?

10. How do you handle feedback from your trainees or colleagues about your training methods, and could you share a time you received critical feedback? How do you handle feedback from your trainees or colleagues about your training methods, and could you share a time you received critical feedback?

11. In emergency situations, split-second decisions can be critical. How do you prepare your trainees to respond effectively under pressure? In emergency situations, split-second decisions can be critical. How do you prepare your trainees to respond effectively under pressure?

12. Can you describe a situation where you had to adjust your lesson plan on the spot? What prompted the change and what was the outcome? Can you describe a situation where you had to adjust your lesson plan on the spot? What prompted the change and what was the outcome?

13. How do you stay current with developments in ambulance services and driving training methodologies? How do you stay current with developments in ambulance services and driving training methodologies?

14. What are your long-term career goals as a driver trainer, and how does this role fit into those plans? What are your long-term career goals as a driver trainer, and how does this role fit into those plans?

15. How do you assess whether a trainee is ready to progress to the next level of training or take their driving test? How do you assess whether a trainee is ready to progress to the next level of training or take their driving test?

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1. Can you describe your experience with the Futurequals Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving and the Level 3 Patient Care Services Ambulance Driving courses? What specific teaching methods do you employ?

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Role: Driver Trainer in East of England

Interviewed on Thursday 24 April 2025 at 07:35.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nDriver Trainer with East of England Ambulance Service in East of England\n\n Are you passionate about education and supporting others? East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking for Driving trainers to join its Driver Training Unit. Applicants must hold the DERADI qualification (Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction) and be on the Approved Driving Instructor register (ADI) with the DVSA. The unitprovides driver education, training and assessment to staff from throughout the six counties which make up the Trust. We are looking to expand the team with qualified tutors who have a proven track record of delivering the Futurequals Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving, and the Level 3 Patient Care Services Ambulance Driving courses. About us For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails. Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn. How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. "}