Job summary We are seeking inspirational senior leaders who will be committed to ensuring our organisation delivers on its cultural vision to be one team, united in our commitment to care and in our ambition to learn, improve and innovate. We have opportunities for Operations Managers across our Trust geography. The role of Operations Manager is pivotal in the day to day operational management of a County area, service delivery and ensuring high quality patient care. Successful candidates will be adaptable to the changing operational pressures of the Trust and develop effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The role of Operations Manager provides local leadership, direction, and support to Operations Officers. You will need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have relevant experience to enable you to operationally manage and motivate a large multi-disciplinary team to continue to deliver a high quality, safe and effective service. Strong leadership and ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations will be required Main duties of the job The Operations Manager is a key role in the County management structure and as such will be a role model for operational staff. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Operations Manager has operational responsibility for the efficient and effect day to day management and smooth running of the County. The Operations Manager will deputise for the Head of Operations and in their absence will assume full responsibility for the County. A key part of this role is line management responsibility for the Operations Officers working within the County. The Operations Manager will be responsible for helping the Head of Operations deliver high quality patient care across the County being responsible for ensuring consistent operational working practices and working in conjunction with their counterparts in other Counties to make sure best practice is identified and implemented. About us Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day. We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core. At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers. If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you. In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development. Benefits Competitive NHS salary A standard working week of 37.5 hours Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working Generous Pension Scheme Career and salary progression Car leasing scheme Free parking across Trust sites Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes Staff networks Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 202-6920537 Job locations Bridgwater Ambulance Station Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road Bridgwater TA6 4FJ Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to post graduate level or significant demonstrable equivalent experience Emergency driving qualification Desirable HCPC registered Paramedic, or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse, or equivalent. Previous Experience Essential Supervisory experience Experience of ambulance operations Experience of managing budgets Desirable Control experience Experience in audit techniques Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to post graduate level or significant demonstrable equivalent experience Emergency driving qualification Desirable HCPC registered Paramedic, or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse, or equivalent. Previous Experience Essential Supervisory experience Experience of ambulance operations Experience of managing budgets Desirable Control experience Experience in audit techniques 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). 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). Employer details Employer name South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Address Bridgwater Ambulance Station Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road Bridgwater TA6 4FJ Employer's website https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)