Deputy Chief Paramedic Officer

Do you have the drive and ambition to support changing the way ambulance services respond to patients? Are you an experienced Paramedic, innovative, and passionate about developing the Paramedic profession? Role Overview Your role as the Deputy Chief Paramedic Officer will involve promoting clinical excellence across the organisation, working with multidisciplinary teams. You will ensure the continued development of the Paramedic profession in line with the College of Paramedics career framework and advanced practice agenda. Key Responsibilities Work across the four pillars of professional practice. Develop workforce plans for the future. Lead service transformation as part of South East Coast Ambulance Service\’s five-year clinically led strategy. Embodies Trust values and influences positive change within the NHS context. Provide leadership and support to operational teams and senior colleagues on clinical practice and workforce planning. Represent the Trust externally, contributing to system-wide strategic planning and multidisciplinary clinical leadership. Benefits Option to join NHS pension scheme Minimum 27 days\’ holiday, increasing with service Personal and professional development opportunities Salary sacrifice schemes for cars or bikes Occupational health and counselling services Award-winning wellbeing hub Back-up buddy app NHS discounts for savings Additional Information Starting salary is typically at the bottom point of the NHS pay band unless in exceptional circumstances. For more details or informal visits, contact: Name: Jaqualine Lindridge, Chief Paramedic Officer, jaqualine.lindridge@secamb.nhs.uk To meet team members, contact Kirsty Booth, Business Support Manager – Medical & Paramedical, kirsty.booth@secamb.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr