Job summary
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) is looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Operational Manager [OM] to work within the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART).
It is essential that applicants for this post are already HCPC registered Paramedics. A suitable candidate must be fully HART trained with extensive experience in all the core HART competencies. Additional HART Instructor qualifications will be desirable but not essential.
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 HART OM is key to delivering the safe and effective daily running of the unit and the on-scene management of all HART assets during operational incidents.
WAST, HART is based in Bridgend South Wales but covers a Pan Wales response. As such successful applicants would be expected to be prepared for prolonged deployments if the situation required.
WAST HART are currently recruiting for a Full Time Permanent Operational Manager. This post is at Agenda for Change Band 7 and will include the associated unsocial hours for the current rota pattern.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Working collaboratively with the wider HART management team, the principal role of the Operations Manager HART is the 24/7 operational leadership of the duty HART capability. Additionally, the Operations Manager HART will be responsible for managing a team of 5 HART Operatives.
Maintaining full HART training and skill sets, the post-holder will work to their respective scope of practice. They will also need to be able to operate at band 6 level Paramedic when required in support of wider Operations, including responding to calls.
Operational management will be spent supporting the Locality Manager in ensuring the continuous provision of a safe and effective service.
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
Working collaboratively with the wider HART management team, the principal role of the Operations Manager HART is the 24/7 operational leadership of the duty HART capability. Additionally, the Operations Manager HART will be responsible for managing a team of 5 HART Operatives.
Maintaining full HART training and skill sets, the post-holder will work to their respective scope of practice. They will also need to be able to operate at band 6 level Paramedic when required in support of wider Operations, including responding to calls.
Operational management will be spent supporting the Locality Manager in ensuring the continuous provision of a safe and effective service.
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
- Qualified as a HART Paramedic Operative in all skill sets
- Level 3 certificate in response ambulance driving/IHCD emergency driving
- Ability to demonstrate visible leadership in challenging and stressful situations
- HCPC registered Paramedic
Desirable
- Ability to present complex or sensitive information to internal and external groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and influencing people
- Experience of leadership in high performing teams
Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrating role model leadership, behaviours and adapting styles to match situations
- Leading, inspiring and motivating staff
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified as a HART Paramedic Operative in all skill sets
- Level 3 certificate in response ambulance driving/IHCD emergency driving
- Ability to demonstrate visible leadership in challenging and stressful situations
- HCPC registered Paramedic
Desirable
- Ability to present complex or sensitive information to internal and external groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and influencing people
- Experience of leadership in high performing teams
Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrating role model leadership, behaviours and adapting styles to match situations
- Leading, inspiring and motivating staff
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
