Clinical Lead (ring fenced to South and West Devon)
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
This is a 6 month secondment opportunity for the Clinical Lead - South and West Devon position. The successful candidate will need to have a high level of understanding and knowledge of the South and West Devon operational area. They will be the clinical 'face of SWASFT' to local (County level) ambulance colleagues, commissioners and service providers, representing the Clinical Directorate at key local meetings. They will be the primary point of contact for all local clinical care queries, providing a vital link between SWASFT, Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and service providers. A close working relationship with the Head of Operations, as the local operational clinical 'face of SWASFT', is vital to drive forward clinical care across the area.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Lead will be embedded within the county. They will work closely with local managers, leaders and patient safety teams, being responsible for driving forward clinical practice across their assigned area. They will work within their local health system to promote the delivery of the right care, in the right place, at the right time, by the most appropriate clinician.
Please note that this vacancy ring fenced to staff already working in the South and West Devon operational area.
Interviews will take place on the 25th July.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
Date posted
09 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-6435632
Job locations
Torquay Ambulance Stn
Lowes Bridge, Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BP
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torquay Ambulance Stn
Lowes Bridge, Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7BP
Employer's website
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