Job summary
The Nottingham Division of East Midlands Ambulance Service are seeking applications from experienced senior operations managers, to join us on our improvement journey.
You will have significant experience of leading a portfolio of work, including people leadership, operational efficiency, and the achievement of specific key performance indicators at a senior level.
Main duties of the job
The focus of this role is to provide divisional oversight for and coordinate the delivery of the Divisional People strategy, and critical change programmes, with a specific focus on national ambulance performance standards.
The role will provide direct support to the Divisional Director and will work closely and proactively with the respective Heads of Operations, who operationally lead their service areas. They will also provide professional leadership for the divisional teams, which will include the band 7 care of divisional leaders.
About us
This role is responsible for supporting the strategic aspects of divisional objectives, whilst working closely within the leadership structure, which is focused on reactive, dynamic and planning elements of service delivery.
The role, along with the Divisional Director and Heads of Operations, is a key interface with external stakeholders and partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is also accountable for a broad range of shared responsibilities to support the leadership of the division as defined by the Divisional Director, working as part of the Divisional Senior Leadership Team. The role will have a responsibility for the development and delivery of a range of initiatives to contribute to operational ambulance performance standards as required by the Divisional Director.
Operationally the role will work across 5 days and provide senior manager (tactical) on call cover as part of our overall command structure, to ensure consistent delivery of services across the 7 days and 24hr period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is also accountable for a broad range of shared responsibilities to support the leadership of the division as defined by the Divisional Director, working as part of the Divisional Senior Leadership Team. The role will have a responsibility for the development and delivery of a range of initiatives to contribute to operational ambulance performance standards as required by the Divisional Director.
Operationally the role will work across 5 days and provide senior manager (tactical) on call cover as part of our overall command structure, to ensure consistent delivery of services across the 7 days and 24hr period.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level management -qualification (or studying for) or equivalent experience
- Current broad knowledge of the national NHS agenda
- Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce re-design
Experience
Essential
- Track record of achievement in the planning of quality improvement gained over at least two years
- Experience of people management issues in relation to managing clinical performance and conduct
- Understanding of the CQC core standards
- Understanding of the responsibilities of divisional leadership (operational, clinical, command) teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level management -qualification (or studying for) or equivalent experience
- Current broad knowledge of the national NHS agenda
- Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce re-design
Experience
Essential
- Track record of achievement in the planning of quality improvement gained over at least two years
- Experience of people management issues in relation to managing clinical performance and conduct
- Understanding of the CQC core standards
- Understanding of the responsibilities of divisional leadership (operational, clinical, command) teams
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).
