Staff Officer - Local Operations
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The Staff Officer to the Director of Operations provides senior, high trust enabling support to the Director of Operations, acting as a critical link between strategic intent and operational delivery. The post holder will operate as a trusted professional advisor, coordinator and problem solver, providing operational delivery and ensuring the Director of Operations is supported through high quality briefing, assurance, analysis, follow up and governance.
Working with a high degree of autonomy, the post holder will manage complex information flows, coordinate the delivery of priorities across the Operations Directorate, and ensure actions, decisions and risks are tracked, escalated and progressed. The role is pivotal in maintaining operational grip, supporting effective decision making and enabling the Director of Operations to focus on strategic leadership, system working and organisational transformation.
The post holder will work closely with Assistant Directors of Operations, Deputy Directors, corporate teams and system partners, maintaining strong oversight of key programmes of work and acting as a central point of coordination for Directorate level activity.
The post holder will be required to travel across the Trust geography to support operational delivery.
Job description
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWAST line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
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Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a senior operational or enabling role within the NHS Ambulance Sector
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Loggist or Tactical Commander Qualified
- Emergency Driving qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of gathering, analysing and reporting on a range of data and information
- Significant experience working at senior management level within a complex organisation
- Demonstrable experience of providing high level briefing, coordination and assurance support
Desirable
- Experience supporting Board level or Executive level leaders
- Understanding of governance, risk and assurance frameworks
About the employer
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits