Group Manager

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Manager within a forward-thinking ambulance service. This role involves overseeing local operational service delivery, ensuring effective resource management, and supporting staff welfare. You'll work closely with clinical leads and play a crucial role in enhancing service delivery and staff support. If you are a compassionate leader with a commitment to excellence in emergency services, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and strives for the highest standards in patient care.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Up to 33 Days Annual Leave

NHS Discounts

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Paramedic with degree level education or relevant experience.
• Experience in operational leadership and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Plan resource deployment and oversee staff welfare management.
• Support clinical leads in delivering performance objectives.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Resource Management

Staff Welfare Management

HR Processes Application

Emergency Preparedness

Collaborative Working

Education

Degree Level Education

HCPC Registered Paramedic

Tools

Operational Commander Training

Driving License (C1)

Job description

Main area PES Grade Band 8a

Contract: Secondment: 12 months (until 01/03/2026)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 242-4525-LR

Site: CAM South Town Macclesfield

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 31/12/2024 23:59

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria at each stage of the selection process. We will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to improve the diversity of our workforce.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact those candidates shortlisted for interview via email; we aim to do this within 4 weeks of the closing date.

When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification fully. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge, and experience.

We offer a range of excellent benefits including a pension scheme, up to 33 days Annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), training and development opportunities, access to NHS discounts, Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, NHS Mortgages, and Childcare Vouchers.

Job Overview

A 12-month secondment opportunity has arisen in the Cheshire and Merseyside South Sector for a Group Manager. The Group Manager will assume responsibility for local operational service delivery, acting on behalf of, and deputising for the Sector Manager within their group of stations. They will have responsibility for resource management and planning (rostering of resources), fleet and estates management, and financial management within their group of stations.

Main Duties of the Job

The Group Manager will plan the deployment of resources but handover the responsibility for management of those resources on the day to the relevant Duty Officer. The Group Manager will have a focus on staff welfare support and management and implementation of health and wellbeing measures. They will manage and oversee absence management procedures, working with Senior Paramedics to ensure staff are escalated where appropriate. They will also undertake investigations as appropriate. They will have responsibility for ensuring that the staff working in their group of stations are appropriately trained, paid correctly, have access to kit, equipment, and vehicles required to do their jobs, and are supported to be at work. They will also have a responsibility for maintaining the health and wellbeing of the staff working in the group they are managing – implementing health and wellbeing initiatives driven by the sector/area/organisation. The Group Manager will also support the clinical lead with duty of candour.

Guided by the Sector Manager, the Group Manager will work closely with the Sector Clinical Lead to support them in delivering against clinical performance within their group.

Working for Our Organisation

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24-hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed. We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Assessment and Interview Dates will be 15th and 16th January

Person Specification

• Evidence of relevant CPD.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• HCPC registered Paramedic working to full scope of autonomous practice.
• Educated to degree level or relevant professional experience.
• Full UK driving licence, with C1.
• Operational Commander training or willing to work towards.
• Working knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act, Emergency Preparedness guidance, and Emergency Response and Recovery guidance.
• Expert knowledge of operational leadership in the Pre-hospital setting and able to demonstrate credibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of current health and social care agendas.
• Appreciation of national standards and national policy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals and blue light partners.
• Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership.
• Experience in the application of HR processes.
• Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working within a supervisory/operational leadership setting.
• Demonstrable experience of leading teams to deliver against objectives.
• Experience of providing operational and/or tactical level command at multi-agency incidents.

Values and Behaviours

• Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.
• Being at our best – professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
• Making a difference – act with compassion, kindness, and integrity towards everyone.

Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Should you be successful at interview stage, successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to the NHS Employment Checks Standards.

Right to work - You will be required to provide a valid right to work in the UK document. North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust are currently able to provide sponsorship for roles that are identified under the Health and Care visa.

Reference checks - This will cover a minimum of a three-year period and will include a request for the number of days and occasions of sickness absence covering a minimum two-year period.

DBS Checks - If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made for this disclosure.

Occupational Health - You will require satisfactory medical clearance.

Whilst not a condition of employment, all staff are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.