Job summary
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) is looking to recruit a Locality Manager (LM) to work within the Specialist Operations department. The role will primarily be managing the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and will also have responsibility for the Specialist Operational Response Team (SORT) capability.
A background in Specialist Operations is desirable but not essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong managerial portfolio, including evidence of effective staff leadership, support, and the ability to drive meaningful change.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
HART is a specially recruited team of experienced Paramedics who are trained and equipped to provide the ambulance service response to high risk and complex emergency situations. The role of the LM Specialist Operations is key to managing and overseeing the effective running of the unit and tactically delivering on the Strategic direction set by the senior management for EPRR and Specialist Operations.
It is desirable that applicants for this post are HCPC registered Paramedics and are fully HART trained with extensive experience in all the core HART competencies with a working knowledge of managing a HART team at an operational level.
The post will be based at the WAST Specialist Operations Unit in Bridgend South Wales. The post holders would be expected to travel across the Trust as required for the role.
The posts include an on-call requirement, the post holder will be required to undertake and successfully pass the National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO) course and associated internal and external command courses.
Those who are successful in the application phase will be required to undertake an interview, prepare, and present a presentation and take part in an assurance panel assessment.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the efficient and effective management of a service delivery area, by planning, organising, monitoring and controlling services to ensure that objectives and performance targets are met by competent, motivated employees. To ensure safe, efficient and appropriate clinical care is provided to all service users in relation to Specialist Operations.
The post holder will have responsibility for providing direct line management to the HART Operations Managers, to include providing visible leadership across their areas.
Achieve, and maintain Trust key performance targets, which will include achieving financial balance and identified savings plans within the post-holders area of responsibility. To have responsibility for, and to advise the Service Manager, on all aspects of the efficient and effective management of service delivery related to Specialist Operations.
Be required to undertake National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO) duties as part of an on-call rota and deputise for the Service Manager as and when required, which also could involve attending meetings on their behalf.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the efficient and effective management of a service delivery area, by planning, organising, monitoring and controlling services to ensure that objectives and performance targets are met by competent, motivated employees. To ensure safe, efficient and appropriate clinical care is provided to all service users in relation to Specialist Operations.
The post holder will have responsibility for providing direct line management to the HART Operations Managers, to include providing visible leadership across their areas.
Achieve, and maintain Trust key performance targets, which will include achieving financial balance and identified savings plans within the post-holders area of responsibility. To have responsibility for, and to advise the Service Manager, on all aspects of the efficient and effective management of service delivery related to Specialist Operations.
Be required to undertake National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO) duties as part of an on-call rota and deputise for the Service Manager as and when required, which also could involve attending meetings on their behalf.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience working at a senior level in an Specialist Operations environment or Management position
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Current NILO/Tactical Commander qualification
- Registered Healthcare Professional.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in health or public services Specialist Operations team.
- Evidence of working with external stakeholders within Specialist Operations.
- Experience of multiagency working at incidents / exercises, including specialist Response to incidents.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the UK HART field
- Experience in modernising services.
Ability
Essential
- Ability to present highly complex and emotive information clearly and openly with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable
- An understanding of national and local legislation and guidance as it applies to UK HART
Values
Essential
- Inspires others and leads by example
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience working at a senior level in an Specialist Operations environment or Management position
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Current NILO/Tactical Commander qualification
- Registered Healthcare Professional.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in health or public services Specialist Operations team.
- Evidence of working with external stakeholders within Specialist Operations.
- Experience of multiagency working at incidents / exercises, including specialist Response to incidents.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the UK HART field
- Experience in modernising services.
Ability
Essential
- Ability to present highly complex and emotive information clearly and openly with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable
- An understanding of national and local legislation and guidance as it applies to UK HART
Values
Essential
- Inspires others and leads by example
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
