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Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience contributing to and implementing and leading clinical governance arrangements.
- Experience
Experience of leading working groups, meetings and forums.
- Experience
Evidence of participation in research and development activities.
- Experience
Significant experience leading disperse and varied clinical teams.
- Experience
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Able to present complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Experience
Track record of introducing, leading and managing change at scale.
- Experience
Demonstrable track record of leading teams to deliver against objectives.
- Skills / Competencies
Proficient in the use of digital technologies, including Microsoft Office.
- Skills / Competencies
Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information and data.
- Skills / Competencies
Developed time management skills, working to strict deadlines, delegating and prioritising workload as required.
- Skills / Competencies
Evidence of being able to contribute to and challenge across multi disciplinary teams.
- Values and Behaviours
Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.
- Values and Behaviours
Being at our best – professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
- Values and Behaviours
Making a difference – act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
HCPC registered Paramedic working to full scope of autonomous practice.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Holds a relevant Masters Degree and/or substantial demonstrable experience in a similar role or setting.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Full UK driving licence, with C1.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Appropriate emergency driving qualification.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
In depth knowledge of the NHS agenda and the influences of political, social and economic factors.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Understanding of current clinical practice guidelines, evidence and policies relating to the out of hospital arena.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and compassionate clinical leader to join our Third Party Assurance team as Third Party Ambulance (TPA) Clinical Lead. This Band 8A role provides a unique opportunity to influence the quality, safety and effectiveness of care delivered by third party ambulance providers across the NWAS footprint. Working closely with internal clinical leaders, operational colleagues and external providers, the post holder will support the delivery of high-quality urgent and emergency care through strong clinical leadership, robust assurance and a clear focus on patient safety.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an HCPC registered Paramedic with significant experience of leading clinical teams, implementing clinical governance arrangements and improving services through the use of performance data, audit and quality improvement.
They will provide expert clinical advice, oversee provider compliance with NWAS standards, support learning from incidents and help develop a culture of openness, inclusion and continuous improvement across private ambulance providers. This is an excellent opportunity for a credible and values-driven leader who can work collaboratively across complex systems, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and make a meaningful difference to patients, people and communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Third Party Ambulance Clinical Lead with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Bolton, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Ambulance and emergency care role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Sep 2026.
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