Deputy Chief Paramedic Officer

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ambulance service is seeking a Deputy Chief Paramedic Officer to enhance clinical excellence and drive service transformation. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, workforce planning, and representing the Trust in strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will be experienced Paramedics passionate about advancing their profession within the NHS framework.

Benefits

Option to join NHS pension scheme

Minimum 27 days' holiday, increasing with service

Personal and professional development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes for cars or bikes

Occupational health and counselling services

Award-winning wellbeing hub

Back-up buddy app

NHS discounts for savings

Qualifications

• Experienced Paramedic with a passion for developing the profession.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote clinical excellence across the organisation.
• Develop workforce plans for the future.
• Lead service transformation as part of the Trust's strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Excellence

Service Transformation

Job description

Do you have the drive and ambition to support changing the way ambulance services respond to patients? Are you an experienced Paramedic, innovative, and passionate about developing the Paramedic profession?

Role Overview

Your role as the Deputy Chief Paramedic Officer will involve promoting clinical excellence across the organisation, working with multidisciplinary teams. You will ensure the continued development of the Paramedic profession in line with the College of Paramedics career framework and advanced practice agenda.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work across the four pillars of professional practice.
2. Develop workforce plans for the future.
3. Lead service transformation as part of South East Coast Ambulance Service's five-year clinically led strategy.
4. Embodies Trust values and influences positive change within the NHS context.
5. Provide leadership and support to operational teams and senior colleagues on clinical practice and workforce planning.
6. Represent the Trust externally, contributing to system-wide strategic planning and multidisciplinary clinical leadership.

Benefits

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• Minimum 27 days' holiday, increasing with service
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars or bikes
• Occupational health and counselling services
• Award-winning wellbeing hub
• Back-up buddy app
• NHS discounts for savings

Additional Information

Starting salary is typically at the bottom point of the NHS pay band unless in exceptional circumstances.

For more details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jaqualine Lindridge, Chief Paramedic Officer, [e-mail]
• To meet team members, contact Kirsty Booth, Business Support Manager - Medical & Paramedical, [e-mail]