Job summary 1 positions available for a HART Group Manager - based across GM and CAM areas. The HART Group Manager will assume responsibility for local operational service delivery, acting on behalf of, and deputising for the Head of Special Operations within their group of stations. They will have responsibility for HART resource management and planning (rostering of resources), fleet, equipment and estates management, and financial management within their group of stations.With an in depth knowledge of Special Operations, the HART Group Manager will plan the deployment of resources to ensure NWAS response to incidents within a Hazardous Area meets the National Core Standards requirement. Main duties of the job Working across two sites, the HART Group Manager will have a focus on staff welfare support and management, implementing health and wellbeing measures within a specialist response team. They will manage and oversee absence management procedures, working with Team Leaders 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 organisation and by the wider EPRR network. The HART Group Manager will support the clinical lead implementation of clinical skills across the area of responsibility. This will include ensuring that staff within the team maintain clinical skills to a level in line with NHS Core Standards. Guided by the Head of Special Operations, the HART Group Manager will work closely with the HART Clinical Lead to support them to deliver against clinical performance within their group and support HART Training Managers in delivery of HART training competencies. As trained National Inter-Agency Liaison Officer (NILO), the HART Group Manager will contribute to the Trust's on-call rota. About us North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport. Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need. Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident. We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year PA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 242-4593-LR Job locations Greater Manchester & Cheshire & Merseyside Areas Manchester BL1 5DD Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure you read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for a more detailed breakdown of duties and requirements. Shortlisting to be complete by 12/03/2025Situational Judgement Test to be sent out by 12/03/2025SJT Deadline - 16/03/2025Simulation Assessment will take place on the morning of 20/03/25, with those successful at the simulation progressing on to professional discussion in the afternoon. Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure you read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for a more detailed breakdown of duties and requirements. Shortlisting to be complete by 12/03/2025Situational Judgement Test to be sent out by 12/03/2025SJT Deadline - 16/03/2025Simulation Assessment will take place on the morning of 20/03/25, with those successful at the simulation progressing on to professional discussion in the afternoon. Person Specification Skills & Competencies Essential Expert knowledge of operational leadership in the Pre-hospital setting and able to demonstrate credibility across a Special Operations setting Knowledge and understanding of HART working and interoperable capabilities. Evidence of relevant CPD. Ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals and blue light partners Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership Experience in the application of HR processes Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities Qualifications & Knowledge Essential HCPC registered Paramedic working to full scope of autonomous practice Educated to degree level or relevant professional experience Full UK driving licence, with C1 Appropriate emergency driving qualification NILO training or willing to work towards Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working within a supervisory/ operational leadership setting Demonstrable experience of leading teams to deliver against objectives Experience of providing operational and/or tactical level command support at multi-agency incidents Values & Behaviours Essential Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable Person Specification Skills & Competencies Essential Expert knowledge of operational leadership in the Pre-hospital setting and able to demonstrate credibility across a Special Operations setting Knowledge and understanding of HART working and interoperable capabilities. Evidence of relevant CPD. Ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals and blue light partners Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership Experience in the application of HR processes Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities Qualifications & Knowledge Essential HCPC registered Paramedic working to full scope of autonomous practice Educated to degree level or relevant professional experience Full UK driving licence, with C1 Appropriate emergency driving qualification NILO training or willing to work towards Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working within a supervisory/ operational leadership setting Demonstrable experience of leading teams to deliver against objectives Experience of providing operational and/or tactical level command support at multi-agency incidents Values & Behaviours Essential Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Address Greater Manchester & Cheshire & Merseyside Areas Manchester BL1 5DD Employer's website https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)