SORT Manager (Acute Trust Support)

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Special Operations Response Team (SORT) Manager to lead training and education initiatives within the NHS. This role involves developing training programs related to hospital decontamination, conducting audits, and supporting Trusts in their emergency preparedness efforts. Ideal candidates will have a background in emergency services and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in training environments and multi-agency working.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for NHS hospital trainers.
• Conduct audits on hospital Trusts' decontamination capabilities.
• Support hospital Trusts in developing decontamination response plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

HCPC Registered Paramedic

Higher Education Diploma or relevant experiential learning

NARU Command Qualification or equivalent

Nationally recognised training qualification

NILO Qualification or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic candidate to take up the post of Special Operations Response Team (SORT) Manager (Acute Trust Support).

The role will primarily involve developing, designing, and delivering an annual programme of training and education for NHS hospital trainers within the NWAS NHS Trust geographical area.

Main duties of the job

The Train the Trainer programme will be related specifically to the hospital decontamination capability, and will involve a blend of cognitive and practical training on chemical PPE, decontamination techniques, and procedures.

This training programme will be delivered at different hospital sites around the North West region, which will be arranged and coordinated by the post holder in partnership with the hospital Emergency Planning Resilience and Response (EPRR) Managers.

The post holder will also be required to carry out annual audits on the hospital Trusts' decontamination capability and produce audit reports for the hospital Trusts, the Integrated Care Bureau (ICB) Leads covering that area, and for the NHS England EPRR Leads.

The postholder will also be expected to support hospital Trusts in the development of their decontamination response plans, training, and exercise programmes, providing guidance and support in this area of work.

Assessment and Professional Discussion is planned for 09/06/25; please ensure that you are available to attend on this date if shortlisted.

If you wish to ask further questions about the role prior to applying, please contact: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

About us

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 transport them to hospital or a place of care if needed. We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and are unable to travel unaided due to their medical condition or clinical needs.

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

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013, making it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help quickly and is available 24/7.

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification

• Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response with credibility in the field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU) Special Operations standards and guidance
• Ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals and blue light partners
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to provide effective briefings and structured debriefings
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership
• Experience in applying HR processes
• Experience of line management responsibilities

Qualification and knowledge

• HCPC Registered Paramedic
• Higher Education Diploma or relevant experiential learning
• Full UK driving license with C1
• NARU Command Qualification or equivalent
• Nationally recognised training qualification
• NILO Qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience working in a multi-agency environment

Experience

• Proven training environment experience
• Partnership and multi-agency working experience
• Supporting others under pressure
• Flexible approach to working hours

Values and behaviours

• Collaborative and inclusive working style, challenging non-inclusive behaviour

Personal/Other

• Vetting and successful Security Clearance (SC) level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for previous convictions.