Job Description

This is an exciting secondment opportunity for the right individual to join the NWAS Resilience and Special Operations Team.
This advert is for a Secondment in post until 31st August 2026.
The post holder will be responsible for devising, preparing, managing, facilitating, recording and where necessary delivery of appropriate high-quality education & training programmes to support the efficacy and deployment of the HART / Special Operations capability.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the Resilience team, the post holder will work across the region supporting HART staff in their mandated training requirements.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification before applying for the requirement of the role.
If you think you have the skills, experience and ambition to take on this exciting new role, please feel free to contact us for an informal discussion by contacting Matt Calderbank via telephone on 07812 305 753 or via email: matt.calderbank@nwas.nhs.uk
AS THIS ROLE IS A SECONDMENT POSITION THE SUCCESSFULL APPLICANT WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE NILO DUTIES.
If shortlisted you will be required to attend an Assessment Centre on 22/10/25. Please ensure that you can be available all day.
About us
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.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year PA Pro Rota
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
242-4803-LR
Job locations
Ashburton Point
Manchester
M17 1EH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential

• HCPC Registered Paramedic.
• Higher Education Diploma in Paramedic Practice or Equivalent Qualification
• Hold a teaching qualification that is recognised for the delivery of the ambulance awards. CertEd, IHCD, NVQ or be working towards one or relevant past experience
• Current or previous qualifications in HART
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Evidence of working in Multi agency environment

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Operational Command Qualification
• Tactical Command Qualification
• NILO

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problems solving skills with ability to act on decisions
• Display motivational & leadership skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to provide effective briefing and structured debriefing
• Ability to conduct investigations into accidents or untoward incidents
• Ability to work under pressure, and balance multiple priorities to meet deadlines

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Operational paramedic experience
• Proven track record in a training environment
• Evidence of partnership and multi-agency working

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work with a team to deliver effective and efficient training services
• Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure and support others in this respect
• Must be flexible, persuasive influential and assertive.
• Project a professional image.

Other
Essential

• Flexibility required surrounding shifts and time away from home, including the requirement to attend residential training courses to achieve required standards.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential

• HCPC Registered Paramedic.
• Higher Education Diploma in Paramedic Practice or Equivalent Qualification
• Hold a teaching qualification that is recognised for the delivery of the ambulance awards. CertEd, IHCD, NVQ or be working towards one or relevant past experience
• Current or previous qualifications in HART
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Evidence of working in Multi agency environment

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Operational Command Qualification
• Tactical Command Qualification
• NILO

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problems solving skills with ability to act on decisions
• Display motivational & leadership skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to provide effective briefing and structured debriefing
• Ability to conduct investigations into accidents or untoward incidents
• Ability to work under pressure, and balance multiple priorities to meet deadlines

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Operational paramedic experience
• Proven track record in a training environment
• Evidence of partnership and multi-agency working

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work with a team to deliver effective and efficient training services
• Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure and support others in this respect
• Must be flexible, persuasive influential and assertive.
• Project a professional image.

Other
Essential

• Flexibility required surrounding shifts and time away from home, including the requirement to attend residential training courses to achieve required standards.

Skills Required