Ambulance Service Director

3 days ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

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The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a seasoned professional to fill the role of Head of Operations for the Somerset region. As a senior leader, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure the highest standards of patient care are delivered.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients across the region, working closely with the Area Heads of Ambulance Operations to drive improvement and innovation.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Provide support to the Executive Director of Operations, Deputy Director of Operations, and Area Heads of Ambulance Operations, acting with integrity and professionalism at all times.
  2. Contribute to the Operations Directorate senior management team, participating fully and constructively in all aspects of Directorate business.
  3. Collaborate with other Heads of Operations colleagues to reduce variation, improve performance, and introduce best practice across the Operations Directorate.
  4. Join the on-call tactical rota (or strategic dependent on organisational needs).
  5. Ensure that procedures, processes, and instructions are interpreted, applied, and evaluated to achieve the highest standards of service in the interest of patient care.

Requirements:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Advanced driving qualification.
  • IHCD qualified and HCPC registered Paramedic, or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse, or equivalent.

Benefits:

  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours.
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift, and overtime working.
  • Career and salary progression.
  • Car leasing scheme.
  • Free parking across Trust sites.
  • Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Staff networks.
  • Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK.

Estimated Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum

About Us: We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles. Our goal is to continually improve patient care, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy. We remain committed to ensuring we provide the best possible care for all our patients.



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