Manx Care

Ambulance Duty Operations Manager

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Job summary

Are you an experienced paramedic with strong clinical leadership and mentoring skills, ready to combine your clinical expertise with operational leadership in a role that directly shapes patient care? As an Ambulance Duty Operations Manager with the Isle of Man Ambulance Service, youll lead a team of frontline clinicians, guiding their development, welfare, and performance while stepping into the role of Operational Commander during major incidents. Youll mentor newly qualified staff, oversee clinical supervision, and drive innovation that keeps the community at the centre of care.

Main duties of the job

Bring your leadership strengths to a small, forwardthinking service where your impact is visible and valued. Well give you the platform to grow as a senior leader, collaborate with healthcare partners and emergency services, and inspire the next generation of clinicians. This is your opportunity to use your skills to lead, mentor, and shape the future of ambulance care on the Isle of Man. Apply now!

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,780 to £63,606 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-023598

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free on-site car parking.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free on-site car parking.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Paramedic with HCPC registration.
  • Qualified paramedic with appropriate clinical qualification.
  • Hold a qualification in Leadership & Management or currently working towards (e.g. L3 Award in Leadership and Management, or NHS Edward Jenner Programme).
  • Hold a Mentorship qualification .
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Paramedic with HCPC registration.
  • Qualified paramedic with appropriate clinical qualification.
  • Hold a qualification in Leadership & Management or currently working towards (e.g. L3 Award in Leadership and Management, or NHS Edward Jenner Programme).
  • Hold a Mentorship qualification .

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Support Manager

Kate O'neil

kate.oneil@nobles.dhss.gov.im

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,780 to £63,606 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-023598

Job locations

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ


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