Group Manager

Job overview

2x positions available for a Group Manager - 1 in Morecambe Bay sector and 1 in Fylde Sector. The Group Manager will assume responsibility for local operational service delivery, acting on behalf of, and deputising for the Sector Manager within their group of stations. They will have responsibility for resource management and planning (rostering of resources), fleet and estates management, and financial management within their group of stations.

Main duties of the job

The Group Manager will plan the deployment of resources but handover the responsibility for management of those resources on the day to the relevant Duty Officer. The Group Manager will have a focus on staff welfare support and management and implementation of health and wellbeing measures. They will manage and oversee absence management procedures, working with Senior Paramedics to make sure staff are escalated where appropriate. They will also undertake investigations as appropriate. They will have responsibility for ensuring that the staff working in their group of stations are appropriately trained, are paid correctly, have access to kit, equipment and vehicles required to do their jobs, and are supported to be at work. They will also have a responsibility for maintaining the health and wellbeing of the staff working in the group they are managing – implementing health and wellbeing initiatives driven by the sector/area/organisation. The Group Manager will also support the clinical lead with duty of candour. Guided by the Sector Manager, the Group Manager will work closely with the Sector Clinical Lead to support them to deliver against clinical performance within their group.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for a more detailed breakdown of duties and requirements. Assessment and Professional Discussion dates TBC