Special Operations Manager

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

Accountable to the HART & Special Operations Managers, the post holder will Manage the development of training across the Specialist Response capabilities including; The training of acute hospital CBRN instructors and Exercising as part of demonstrating the Trust's ability to maintain approved levels of operational readiness and compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and the NHS' Emergency Preparedness Resilience Response (EPRR) Core Standards.

The SORT Training Manager will be responsible for ensuring that EMAS maintain compliance with key quality and workforce requirements as defined by both the Trust and the NHS Emergency Capabilities Unit (NECU) on behalf of NHS England in respect of HART, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) and Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) responders, whilst operating within the budget allocation as agreed by Special Operations Manager

Main duties of the job

The skills and qualities that are essential to success of this new post include a background in several areas, including Training Needs Analysis, development of complex training schedules and delivery of education to a wide range of delegates.

Experience of working and decision making at the Tactical level (A4C Band 7 or equivalent experience) will enable the successful applicant to work closely with a wide range of directorates and work streams, engage with key stakeholders and multi-agency partners to enable the Trust to deliver the highest quality of training possible.

About us

We are East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), are an organisation focused on delivering a high standard of emergency and urgent care to our patients across the region. The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides Emergency, Urgent and Non- Emergency pre-hospital care and transport across six counties (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire).

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

335-A-1772

Job locations

Operational Support Unit

Unit 1 Hamilton Place

Mansfield

NG18 5FA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Develop, design and ensure safe effective delivery of a wide range of exercises with associated aims and objectives

Responsible for the preparation, delivery and assessment of specialist training in line with national educational standards

Delivery of presentations as a subject matter expert to key stakeholders

To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcome

Manage and plan the CBRN Train the Trainer events for the Acute Hospital Trusts

Job description

Job responsibilities

Develop, design and ensure safe effective delivery of a wide range of exercises with associated aims and objectives

Responsible for the preparation, delivery and assessment of specialist training in line with national educational standards

Delivery of presentations as a subject matter expert to key stakeholders

To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcome

Manage and plan the CBRN Train the Trainer events for the Acute Hospital Trusts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oHCPC Registered Paramedic
  • oEducated to degree Level or equivalent experience
  • oRecognised training qualification

Desirable

  • Recognised Assessor Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Leadership or management experience
  • Evidence of working to latest CBRN/MTA doctrine

Desirable

  • NILO Qualified
  • JESIP Trainer

Qualifications

Essential

  • MTA JOPs 3 Trainer
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oHCPC Registered Paramedic
  • oEducated to degree Level or equivalent experience
  • oRecognised training qualification

Desirable

  • Recognised Assessor Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Leadership or management experience
  • Evidence of working to latest CBRN/MTA doctrine

Desirable

  • NILO Qualified
  • JESIP Trainer

Qualifications

Essential

  • MTA JOPs 3 Trainer

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

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Operational Support Unit

Unit 1 Hamilton Place

Mansfield

NG18 5FA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Operational Support Unit

Unit 1 Hamilton Place

Mansfield

NG18 5FA


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

HART & Special Operations Manager

Sid Murphy

sid.murphy@emas.nhs.uk

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

335-A-1772

Job locations

Operational Support Unit

Unit 1 Hamilton Place

Mansfield

NG18 5FA


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