North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Executive Director of Operations

VSM

North West

Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and Ofsted, 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. As the largest integrated Ambulance Service in the UK, our 8000 staff and volunteers serve a population of more than 7.5 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and part of Derbyshire. Each year we receive approximately 1.7 million 999 calls, respond to over 1 million emergency incidents and make more than 1.3 million patient transport journeys for those who require non-emergency transport to and from healthcare appointments. We also deliver the regional NHS 111 service across the region for people who need medical help or advice, handling around 3.6 million calls every year.

As one of the Executive Directors and a voting member of the NWAS Trust Board, the Executive Director of Operations will play critical role in all aspects of the Trust’s leadership and will lead delivery of the operational response of all service delivery across the Trust, including the leadership of emergency services, resilience and emergency planning, emergency operations centres, integrated Urgent care, 111 and Patient Transport Services. A collaborative and strategic leader, you will work extensively with our regional and national partners, to ensure our provision continues to be safe, responsive and effective.  

As a senior operational leader, you will already have solid experience of driving operational performance and delivery in a large and complex healthcare organisation. We are seeking an inspirational and action orientated individual; a compassionate and values led leader able to motivate and inspire our dedicated colleagues and support our ambition to develop a truly inclusive culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team and to bring your skills and experience so we can achieve our vision.

For further information, a confidential discussion, and details of how to apply, please contact our search partners Will McAlpine, Emily Smith or Emma Pickup at GatenbySanderson on 07554050236.

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 22^nd March 2024

Final interviews: Wednesday 1^st & Thursday 2^nd May 2024