Operations Officer - BNSSG - Internal

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available to be part of shaping the future of front-line operations within the BNSSG area of South Western Ambulance Service. We are looking for a number of candidates for a 6-month secondment to the role of Operations Officers within BNSSG to provide clinical leadership and line manager support to our people with new ways of working.

The Operations Officer role is a highly visible and accountable position within the Trust. The Operations Officer role is instrumental in helping to support the senior managers ensure the smooth day to day running of the Operations Directorate. This vacancy is for an Operations Officer within the Trusts Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) area.

Main duties of the job

The Operations Officer role will provide clinical and managerial leadership and line management to an operational staff group ensuring high quality patient care is delivered in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust.

The Operations Officer has a key role in making sure that the County delivers performance in line with expectations. As part ofthis the Operations Officer role ensures that staff abstractions are reduced to an absolute minimum, that operational resourcing in line with the plan is prioritised and that central reporting systems are accurate.

As an operational Paramedic, the Operations Officer is responsible for the care, treatment and movement of patients in accordance with the Paramedic job description.

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.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

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

Date posted

30 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, Part-time

Reference number

202- 6519063

Job locations

Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)

Bristol

BS5 0DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered Paramedic
  • Educated to degree level or relevant equivalent experience with additional specialist knowledge relevant to this role

Desirable

  • ALS, PHTLS, PHEC or other advanced clinical courses
  • Relevant management qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of personnel management including NHS policy and procedure
  • Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment
  • At least 2 years post registration experience (i.e. having completed the NQP Programme)

Skills, Knowledge, Ability

Essential

  • Ability to effectively plan, manage and utilise time
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate sensitive information with tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to develop and adapt to change
  • Planning and decision-making skills
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered Paramedic
  • Educated to degree level or relevant equivalent experience with additional specialist knowledge relevant to this role

Desirable

  • ALS, PHTLS, PHEC or other advanced clinical courses
  • Relevant management qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of personnel management including NHS policy and procedure
  • Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment
  • At least 2 years post registration experience (i.e. having completed the NQP Programme)

Skills, Knowledge, Ability

Essential

  • Ability to effectively plan, manage and utilise time
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate sensitive information with tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to develop and adapt to change
  • Planning and decision-making skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)

Bristol

BS5 0DA


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)

Bristol

BS5 0DA


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Mathew Hill

mathew.hill@swast.nhs.uk

Date posted

30 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, Part-time

Reference number

202- 6519063

Job locations

Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)

Bristol

BS5 0DA


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