South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

County Business Manager - BNSSG

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) operations team for a County Business Manager.

This is a key role within the operations structure reporting directly to the Head of Operations and managing the 'administration line' for the County. This role will assist in the smooth running of the County, provide additional resilience at a local level and be a full member of the County Management Team.

Main duties of the job

This role will provide leadership to the administrative staff working within the County, provide direct support to the Head of Operations and Operations Managers and provide a primary point of contact for staff working in other Directorates. The County Business Manager will act as the link between administrative functions at a County level and Trust HQ.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Bristol, a lively yet laid-back city with top class shopping, street food, dynamic events and friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • 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
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Staff networks
  • Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Details

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-6584782

Job locations

Bristol Ambulance Station

Croydon Street

Bristol

BS5 0DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level, or has demonstrable administrative experience
  • 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent including English

Previous experience

Essential

  • Experience of line managing staff
  • Previous administrative experience working at a senior level
  • Experience of gathering, analysing and reporting on a range of data and information

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Previous PA experience
Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level, or has demonstrable administrative experience
  • 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent including English

Previous experience

Essential

  • Experience of line managing staff
  • Previous administrative experience working at a senior level
  • Experience of gathering, analysing and reporting on a range of data and information

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Previous PA experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Ambulance Station

Croydon Street

Bristol

BS5 0DA


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Ambulance Station

Croydon Street

Bristol

BS5 0DA


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Operations, BNSSG

Dave Manners

dave.manners@SWAST.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

202-6584782

Job locations

Bristol Ambulance Station

Croydon Street

Bristol

BS5 0DA


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