Job summary
The line management and supervision of the station-based team which may include clinical staff, and domestic staff.
The Station Managers is responsible for ensuring their teams maintain compliance with all relevant key quality and workforce requirements. The role will be accountable for a range of key performance indicators for a station / group of stations. The Station Manager (SM) will work autonomously, providing working cover which will ensure continuity of management and providing high quality, visible and accessible leadership.
The SM will be accountable for the day to day implementation and monitoring of service delivery for their station(s) in support of the Division's key performance indicators working inconjunction with the wider Divisional leadership and command teams.
The SM will operate flexibly across the defined area of responsibility and they will provide support, guidance and advice to all staff based at or visiting their station(s).
The SM will be responsible for the oversight and management of relevant investigations, dealing with complaints and issues and ensuring swift resolution where both appropriate and possible
Main duties of the job
Operationally the role will predominantly work across 5 days (Monday to Friday) with a requirement to work out of hours and weekends to support operational delivery.
If you have any questions about the application process or the role then please contact Martin Claydon martin.claydon@emas.nhs.uk or Debbie Tweddle deborah.tweddle@emas.nhs.uk.
About us
Northamptonshire is one of five divisions within EMAS. Northamptonshire has 8 stations spread of the North and South of the county.
The position being advertised is specifically to manage the stations at Daventry, Towcester & Brackley.
Northamptonshire has a group of 5 Station Managers that work closely alongside each other, working collaboratively with both the Divisional Senior Clinical Leaders and the Duty Commanders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT: The interviews and assessments for this role will be taking place on around 26th June 2022. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application
Demonstrate and promote visible and high-quality leadership and professional management for a station / group of stations within the Division.To act as a role model and promote the vision, values and strategic aims of the Trust at all times.Ensure that effective engagement processes are in place across stations of responsibility.To provide effective management and leadership to a team of staff within defined station(s).Where required provide leadership in relation to all aspects of staff welfare, providing effective post incident care as indicated.To ensure all services provided by their teams are patient-focused, of high quality and that they optimise human, financial and other resources effectively and efficiently.To implement and sustain effective two-way communication with the teams, both those they are responsible for, as well as peers and within working area.Establish a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and leads the team to meet the required performance and clinical standards.Demonstrate commitment to continuously improving own skills, behaviours and experience to deliver improved patient outcomes and service delivery.To be accountable for the overall leadership and performance of their respective teams.To ensure all actions and behaviours display respect for individuals, ensuring support for the Trusts commitment to equality and human rights in the provision of equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment practice.Through working closely with Divisional Senior Clinical Leaders, ensure a consistent and cohesive approach to providing clinical direction, leadership and development that supports quality improvement principles.Be the named station(s) point of contact and in conjunction with the area Head of Operations, provide a robust deputy role/process for other Station Managers during absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT: The interviews and assessments for this role will be taking place on around 26th June 2022. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application
Demonstrate and promote visible and high-quality leadership and professional management for a station / group of stations within the Division.To act as a role model and promote the vision, values and strategic aims of the Trust at all times.Ensure that effective engagement processes are in place across stations of responsibility.To provide effective management and leadership to a team of staff within defined station(s).Where required provide leadership in relation to all aspects of staff welfare, providing effective post incident care as indicated.To ensure all services provided by their teams are patient-focused, of high quality and that they optimise human, financial and other resources effectively and efficiently.To implement and sustain effective two-way communication with the teams, both those they are responsible for, as well as peers and within working area.Establish a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and leads the team to meet the required performance and clinical standards.Demonstrate commitment to continuously improving own skills, behaviours and experience to deliver improved patient outcomes and service delivery.To be accountable for the overall leadership and performance of their respective teams.To ensure all actions and behaviours display respect for individuals, ensuring support for the Trusts commitment to equality and human rights in the provision of equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment practice.Through working closely with Divisional Senior Clinical Leaders, ensure a consistent and cohesive approach to providing clinical direction, leadership and development that supports quality improvement principles.Be the named station(s) point of contact and in conjunction with the area Head of Operations, provide a robust deputy role/process for other Station Managers during absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Management diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
- Operational or Tactical Command qualification, or will complete within 18 months of commencement in role
- Robust evidence of experience and understanding of the wider health care system management
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and evidence of operational experience in managerial roles
- Evidence of supervising and managing diverse teams of staff
- Working under pressure, demonstrating significant resilience, confidence and selfbelief in challenging situations
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Management diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
- Operational or Tactical Command qualification, or will complete within 18 months of commencement in role
- Robust evidence of experience and understanding of the wider health care system management
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and evidence of operational experience in managerial roles
- Evidence of supervising and managing diverse teams of staff
- Working under pressure, demonstrating significant resilience, confidence and selfbelief in challenging situations
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
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.
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).
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.
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).
