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Band 8b
Job description
Job Summary
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) are seeking applications from experienced senior operational managers with a proven record of service delivery and a knowledge of health service management. Successful applicants would be joining an existing team of Heads of Operations, each accountable for services within a geographical area of EMAS and forming part of a Divisional (County level) senior leadership teams.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Operations (HoO) is accountable for the day-to-day delivery of standards across the range of activities and operational measures for a defined geographical area.
The HoO is primarily responsible for delivering high quality services, which meet both national and local / contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through the effective and efficient management of defined resources.
They ensure delivery of services and standards through the management and leadership of the area team, staff and resources.
About Us
The HoO is accountable for the leadership and management of both Station Managers and Divisional Senior Clinical Leaders as well as a link to the Divisional Senior Managers team to support portfolio delivery in their areas. They will also be part of an on duty and on call command team and be expected to undertake the necessary training and continued professional development.
Date posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
335-A-1737
Job locations
Raynesway Ambulance Station
Megaloughton Lane
Derby
DE21 7BR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder is accountable to the Divisional Director for the delivery of the service by providing expert knowledge, skill and leadership in their geographical area. Operationally the role will work across 5 days and provide on call cover as part of our overall command structure, to ensure consistent delivery of services across the 7 days and 24hr period.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder is accountable to the Divisional Director for the delivery of the service by providing expert knowledge, skill and leadership in their geographical area. Operationally the role will work across 5 days and provide on call cover as part of our overall command structure, to ensure consistent delivery of services across the 7 days and 24hr period.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Raynesway Ambulance Station
Megaloughton Lane
Derby
DE21 7BR
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jblifZGL (Opens in a new tab)
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) are seeking applications from experienced senior operational managers with a proven record of service delivery and a knowledge of health service management. Successful applicants would be joining an existing team of Heads of Operations, each accountable for services within a geographical area of EMAS and forming part of a Divisional (County level) senior leadership teams.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Operations (HoO) is accountable for the day-to-day delivery of standards across the range of activities and operational measures for a defined geographical area.
The HoO is primarily responsible for delivering high quality services, which meet both national and local / contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through the effective and efficient management of defined resources.
They ensure delivery of services and standards through the management and leadership of the area team, staff and resources.
About Us
The HoO is accountable for the leadership and management of both Station Managers and Divisional Senior Clinical Leaders as well as a link to the Divisional Senior Managers team to support portfolio delivery in their areas. They will also be part of an on duty and on call command team and be expected to undertake the necessary training and continued professional development.
Date posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
335-A-1737
Job locations
Raynesway Ambulance Station
Megaloughton Lane
Derby
DE21 7BR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder is accountable to the Divisional Director for the delivery of the service by providing expert knowledge, skill and leadership in their geographical area. Operationally the role will work across 5 days and provide on call cover as part of our overall command structure, to ensure consistent delivery of services across the 7 days and 24hr period.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder is accountable to the Divisional Director for the delivery of the service by providing expert knowledge, skill and leadership in their geographical area. Operationally the role will work across 5 days and provide on call cover as part of our overall command structure, to ensure consistent delivery of services across the 7 days and 24hr period.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Degree level management - qualification (or studying for) or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce re-design, acquired through training and experience to Masters' or equivalent level
- Evidence of recent leadership development/education
- Track record of achievement in strategic service delivery gained over at least three years, including the management of people, estate and resource assets
- Experience of people management issues in relation to managing attendance, performance and conduct
- Understanding of the responsibilities of Divisional leadership (operational, clinical, command) teams
- Full driving licence
- Knowledge of the challenges facing ambulance, health and social care
- Degree level management - qualification (or studying for) or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of health service management, including change management and workforce re-design, acquired through training and experience to Masters' or equivalent level
- Evidence of recent leadership development/education
- Track record of achievement in strategic service delivery gained over at least three years, including the management of people, estate and resource assets
- Experience of people management issues in relation to managing attendance, performance and conduct
- Understanding of the responsibilities of Divisional leadership (operational, clinical, command) teams
- Full driving licence
- Knowledge of the challenges facing ambulance, health and social care
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.
Employer details
Employer name
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Raynesway Ambulance Station
Megaloughton Lane
Derby
DE21 7BR
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jblifZGL (Opens in a new tab)
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