A&E Operations Lead – Frontline Ambulance Excellence

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Ambulance Service invites applications for two permanent Operations Manager posts and two secondments until March 2027 within their emergency operations leadership team as part of a transformation programme. The role centers on leading frontline staff through workforce planning, quality, governance and risk, delivering safe and efficient ambulance services.

Selection comprises a command scenario, a clinical assessment and a final interview, with a pass at each stage.

Qualifications

• Qualified paramedic with HCPC registration.
• Blue light emergency driving qualification.
• Certificate confirming completion of the NQP period.

Responsibilities

• Plan within the area using a structured yet agile approach that benefits day-to-day operations.
• Lead, motivate and inspire staff in an emergency ambulance setting.
• Lead frontline staff and ensure the team delivers services through effective workforce planning.
• Ensure quality, governance and risk are managed within the team.
• Ensure robust policies, processes and practices are in evidence within the team.
• Embed equality and inclusion within the team.
• Work closely with the Area Operations Manager and other colleagues.
• Work on own initiative while also working effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Decision making under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Equality and inclusion knowledge

Education

Paramedic qualification

HCPC registration

NQP completion certificate

Job description

Yorkshire Ambulance Service invites applications for two permanent Operations Manager posts and two secondments until March 2027 within their emergency operations leadership team as part of a transformation programme. The role centers on leading frontline staff through workforce planning, quality, governance and risk, delivering safe and efficient ambulance services.

Selection comprises a command scenario, a clinical assessment and a final interview, with a pass at each stage.