Deputy Chief Paramedic Officer

Job Overview Do you have the drive and ambition to support changing the way ambulance services respond to patients? Do you have significant experience working as a Paramedic, are you innovative, and passionate about developing the Paramedic profession? Your role as the Deputy Chief Paramedic Officer will be responsible for promoting clinical excellence at all levels of the organisation, working across multi-disciplinary teams. Day to day, your job will be to ensure that the Paramedic profession continues to develop using the College of Paramedics career framework and advanced practice agenda. You will need to work across the four pillars of professional practice and develop workforce plans that are future-ready. South East Coast Ambulance is transforming the way we deliver services to our patients. We are in year two of our five-year clinically led strategy. This role will be instrumental in how we respond to and change our service. We need someone who embodies our Trust values, understands wider NHS issues, and can positively influence change for our patients and staff. If this describes you and you enjoy a challenge, please apply to join South East Coast Ambulance Service as our new Deputy Chief Paramedic Officer. Main duties of the job Provide leadership, advice, and support to operational teams, heads of service, and senior colleagues on clinical practice and workforce planning. Be accountable for the safe, high-quality delivery of clinical care. Represent the Trust in the wider health and care system, networking with external stakeholders to contribute to strategic planning and implementation. Play a key role in multidisciplinary clinical leadership across the Trust area. Working for our organisation Option to join NHS pension scheme A minimum of 27 days\’ holiday each year, increasing after 5 years of service Personal and professional development opportunities Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or bikes Access to occupational health and counselling services Award-winning wellbeing hub Back-up buddy App Access to NHS discounts and money-saving deals Other than in exceptional circumstances, new NHS staff will start at the bottom of the pay band unless relevant NHS or equivalent experience is demonstrated. Following legislation revision, the Trust recommends COVID-19 vaccination for patient-facing roles unless medically exempt. Successful applicants will be asked about their vaccine status. All positions require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check relevant to the post. The level of check will be specified in the offer letter. Applicants must declare any unspent/unfiltered convictions. Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a self-declaration form before interview. For queries, contact the Recruitment Advisor listed on the vacancy. The Trust is committed to inclusivity and offers flexible working, staff networks, and support for diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including disabled applicants, and guarantee an interview if criteria are met. We support reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and offer ongoing support post-employment. When applying, use your name as it appears on your passport and provide complete contact details for referees. Applicants must be over 18 years old. Some roles involve travel between sites, so applicants should have suitable car insurance. For alternative application formats, contact recruitment@secamb.nhs.uk with the vacancy reference number. Include your last three years of employment history in the reference section. We will contact only shortlisted candidates. If you haven\’t heard within 10 working days of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted. Check your Trac Jobs account regularly for updates. The Trust may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Follow us on Twitter @SECAmbRecruit, Facebook, and LinkedIn for updates. Current SECAmb employees applying for this role will transfer to the new terms if successful. Unsocial hours payments are claimed via your timesheet, as per Agenda for Change policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr