Operational Team Leader - Thanet

This operational leadership post in Thanet sits within SECamb's operating unit, where the team leader acts as direct line manager for frontline operational staff. The work centres on welfare, sickness and absence management, development, performance reviews and clinical KPIs, along with Operational Command duties at large scale and major incidents. It is open to HCPC-registered clinicians, in practice paramedics, and expects a commitment to stay at the location for at least 12 months before any transfer. Candidates need two years as a Band 6 paramedic by the closing date.

What the job involves

• Lead and manage a team of operational staff, including their development, clinical competence and performance
• Provide leadership, clinical and management support to the team
• Manage welfare for team members, including sickness and absence management
• Co-ordinate personal and development reviews within the team
• Work with other operational team leaders and clinical mentors to keep an approach consistent across the operating unit
• Deliver clinical and non-clinical KPIs
• Carry out Operational Command (Bronze) duties for large scale and major incidents
• Handle welfare issues that arise while performing the Bronze function

What’s required

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Band 6 experienced paramedic
• Minimum of two years (24 months) at Band 6 by the closing date
• Evidence of previous leadership roles, or working towards them through job shadowing, acting up or CPD

Skills & knowledge

• Compassionate leadership, or a clear approach to leading a team if not yet managed one
• Stakeholder and relationship management
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong personal organisation and prioritisation
• Problem solving and flexibility in response to changing Trust priorities

Other

• Understanding of Trust values and how they apply in current role
• Remain at the post location for 12 months before applying for a transfer

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