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East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

EOC Clinical Commander

The closing date is 20 July 2025

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Job summary

At East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, we are committed to delivering excellent patient care and exploring opportunities for continuous service delivery improvements. As part of our Reshaping EOC programme, a new role of EOC Clinical Commander has been established and we are now looking to recruit experienced operational and command focussed leaders to EOC Clinical Hub. The role will be accountable to the EOC Senior Manager (Clinical) but also forms key relationships with the area management teams (EOC Head of Clinical Services, Clinical Workforce Managers and EOC Senior Clinical Leaders) and the wider EOC Team.

Main duties of the job

The EOC Clinical Commander will provide a daily 24/7 tactical command role in EOC and will be responsible for the overall tactical command, coordination and performance of EOC Clinical Hub which meets both national and local key performance indicators. This role will provide visible leadership, problem solving / decision making and assessment of risk in a live dynamic environment, effectively overseeing the daily EOC Clinical Hub tactical plan. The EOC Clinical Commander will work in conjunction with the EOC Duty Commander undertaking the national major incident doctrine role and associated action cards of the 'Tactical Commander' or 'Operational Commander', dependent on the type of incident and command structure in place.

About us

Why join the EOC Clinical Hub at East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust?

Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a rangeof other great benefits too. We offer:

  • Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance and have a wide selection of rotas for part-time and full-time staff.
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review.
  • We are a uniformed service and uniform will be provided.
  • Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house clinical education team.
  • Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
  • Regular shift pattern with scheduled meal breaks.
  • Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
  • Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
  • Childcare vouchers.
  • Cycle to work scheme up to £3500.
  • Peer to Peer support networks.
  • An exceptional place to work to provide high-quality emergency care to save lives and make a difference to people with life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
  • A first-class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees.
  • Free on-site car parking

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year unsocial hours paid in line with agenda for change

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

335-A-1828

Job locations

East Midlands Ambulance Service HQ, Horizon Place

Mellors Way

Nottingham

NG8 6PY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of the Trust, which may be amended from time to time. Patient Safety is a key priority for the Trust.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully compliant with EMAS policies and procedures in respect of patient safety, for example Risk Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, but to give an indication of the main areas of activity and involvement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of the Trust, which may be amended from time to time. Patient Safety is a key priority for the Trust.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully compliant with EMAS policies and procedures in respect of patient safety, for example Risk Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, but to give an indication of the main areas of activity and involvement.

Person Specification

Evidenced in application

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Paramedic and/or Registered Nurse
  • 2 years post registration clinical experience and have experience as a Band 6
  • NARU Operational and/or Tactical Commander Trained (or willingness to work towards)
  • 2 years' experience of effectively managing and leading teams in relation to managing performance
  • Experience as a lead clinician in emergency care, leading other clinicians and supporting staff

Desirable

  • NHS Leadership Academy qualifications - such as Edward Jenner/ Mary Seacole
  • Post Graduate Certificate (60 credits at level 7).
  • Experience in first line management/ leadership role
  • Telephone consultation experience
  • Evidenced knowledge of JESIP Principles
Person Specification

Evidenced in application

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Paramedic and/or Registered Nurse
  • 2 years post registration clinical experience and have experience as a Band 6
  • NARU Operational and/or Tactical Commander Trained (or willingness to work towards)
  • 2 years' experience of effectively managing and leading teams in relation to managing performance
  • Experience as a lead clinician in emergency care, leading other clinicians and supporting staff

Desirable

  • NHS Leadership Academy qualifications - such as Edward Jenner/ Mary Seacole
  • Post Graduate Certificate (60 credits at level 7).
  • Experience in first line management/ leadership role
  • Telephone consultation experience
  • Evidenced knowledge of JESIP Principles

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

East Midlands Ambulance Service HQ, Horizon Place

Mellors Way

Nottingham

NG8 6PY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

East Midlands Ambulance Service HQ, Horizon Place

Mellors Way

Nottingham

NG8 6PY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

EOC Senior Manager

Joanna Lear

joanna.lear@emas.nhs.uk

07826902968

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year unsocial hours paid in line with agenda for change

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

335-A-1828

Job locations

East Midlands Ambulance Service HQ, Horizon Place

Mellors Way

Nottingham

NG8 6PY


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