Job summary
- Main area
- Manager
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 020-AHP015-0326-B
- Employer
- Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Vantage Point House
- Town
- Cwmbran
- Salary
- £50,129 - £57,365 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Operations Manager (Workflow and Coordination) - Cwmbran
Band 7
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Therefore, please ensure you check your email account regularly
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
Operations Manager - Workflow & Co-ordination
Working as part of the Operational Delivery Unit, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated clinician who will be responsible for the on shift co-ordination of remote clinical assessment functions across Wales.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of managing a national multi-disciplinary remote assessment in a first line manager role and demonstrate leadership in delivering a safe and effective service through a period of significant structural service change.
If you have the drive, ambition and leadership behaviours required for the role we would love to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working collaboratively with their respective Locality Manager the principle role of the post holder is the 24/7 operational leadership of a defined area.
The post holder will provide direction and support nurture and development to all staff within their line management.
The post holder will manage the delivery of works, estates, security and housekeeping at local site.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A degree level of education, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Prioritising conflicting demands and often unpredictable work patterns
- Ability to demonstrate visible leadership in challenging and stressful situations.
- Clinical Qualification, Registered Nurse or Paramedic
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing and influencing people
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience of working in a demanding and fast-moving environments
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- The ability to consider, decipher and interpret multiple sources of information in real time to make informed judgements and decisions without reference to others.
- The ability to demonstrate mental agility and decisiveness in rapidly changing environments.
- Leading, inspiring, motivating, developing, and managing staff during: a) Intense operational pressure, b) Critical operational incidents; and c) Distressing emotional circumstances.
- Willingness to take personal responsibility for the success of the role.
- Ability to persuade and influence.
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Trust Behaviours and Values.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- George Williams
- Job title
- Locality Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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