Clinical Reviewer-INTERNAL ONLY
The closing date is 11 February 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paramedic to join the Quality Directorate to support in relation to complex and sensitive investigations.
This will involve working closely with the Senior Clinical Reviewer, Business Support and other partners to complete the required work. This will involve maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
There is an expectation that the paramedic will remain clinically credible and therefore regular clinical shifts will be undertaken.
This is a 10 month secondment opportunity, though consideration would be given for flexible working and a longer secondment. Whilst the start date is April 2026 an earlier start would also be accepted.
For further information and informal discussions please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
The role will include the following aspects. For full information see the job description.
- The Clinical Reviewer will be responsible for undertaking reviews of incidents in a timely manner, comparing care against appropriate guidance.
- The Clinical Reviewer will work closely with the Senior Clinical Reviewer and Patient Safety Manager to identify any harm or learning from incidents.
- The Clinical Reviewer will be involved in complex and sensitive investigations and will be required to act with the utmost level of discretion.
- Maintaining clinically credible and working regular clinical shifts.
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
Details
Date posted
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
202-7758139-A
Job locations
Location is flexible based on candidates location
Base Station Negotiable
EX2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Location is flexible based on candidates location
Base Station Negotiable
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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