PTS Team Leader

Job overview

Northwest Ambulance Service are looking to recruit a Patient Transport Team Leader in the West Cumbria Area. The main base will be at Flimby Ambulance Station with responsibility for satellite bases in Distington and Egremont. The successful applicant will be expected to cover the North Cumbria Group of bases in Carlisle, Penrith and Wigton on an ad hoc basis.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Patient Transport Service Team Leader in the West 4 Operational Sector. Based in West Cumbria you will be directly responsible for the effective management and leadership of a team of operational staff, and you will be responsible within your locality for ensuring the continued delivery of the high quality and efficient service that we provide to our patients and stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a committed individual who is wishing to progress into a supervisory role. Ideally, you should have significant operational experience, have a flexible attitude towards work and be willing to travel within the operational group if required to do so, and possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills in order to meet the demands of a challenging and dynamic role.

“NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented  groups to ensure our workforce reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.”

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working for our organisation

“Be Think Do” is our leadership philosophy. NWAS is investing in developing a nurturing, positive and thriving culture, recruiting leaders that demonstrate our Be Think Do behaviours. There are a number of stages to finding the right candidate for the position, these stages may include; application; attendance at an assessment centre (group/individual activities); professional discussion. At each stage applicants will be advised if they are to progress to the next stage.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully and ensure that your supporting statement clearly states why you feel you are suitable for this role.