Job summary As part of the HART Management Team the HART Team Leader role is highly visible and accountable position within the Trust. The HART Team Leader role is instrumental in helping to support the Senior Managers ensure the smooth day to day running of HART within the Operations Directorate. The HART Team Leader role will provide clinical leadership, managerial leadership and line management to an operational staff group ensuring high quality patient care is delivered, including within hazardous environments in line with the strategic objectives of the Trust. The HART Team Leader has an important role in support of the operational commander responsibilities including on scene incident management and post incident hot debrief. The HART Team Leader has a key role in making sure that HART performance is in line with specified KPI's. As part of this the HART Team Leader role ensures that staff abstractions are maintained within Trust agreed limits, operational resourcing line with the National HART Standard and central reporting systems are accurate. As an operational Paramedic, the HART Team Leader is responsible for the care, treatment and movement of patients in accordance with the HART Paramedic job description. Main duties of the job Visible Leadership This is a highly visible role within HART providing leadership to operational staff to make sure that high quality, safe patient care is delivered at all times Patient Safety and Quality The HART Team Leader will undertake timely investigations relating to InPhase submissions and adverse incidents in liaison with the Quality Leads and in accordance with the standards set by the Trust. Establishment and Resourcing The HART Team Leader will ensure positive links with the Fleet teams and NARU in order to maintain core operational resources. Planning and Performance As part of the HART Management Team the HART Team Leader is required to provide support in delivering all aspects of performance in line with National Standards for HART. Financial The HART Team Leader will robustly review and authorise timesheets and expenses for staff up to £2500 per order, ensuring claims are correct; valid & appropriate Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response The HART Team Leader is a functional command role and will be responsible for ensuring the Operational Command duties are carried out for core service and major incidents in accordance with Trust plans and policies. Health and Safety The HART Team Leader is accountable for the security for the HART base, taking immediate action which must be documented should breaches be identified. Must also have comprehensive understanding of the lock down procedure for the Trust. About us At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in. We employ over 6,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders. We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life. Details Date posted 16 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 202-7207553 Job locations North Bristol Operations Centre North Way Filton BS34 7QH Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential HCPC registered Paramedic Current advanced driving qualification Relevant management qualification or equivalent experience Certified/Competent in all core HART capabilities Educated to degree level or relevant equivalent experience with additional specialist knowledge relevant to this role Desirable An enhanced clinical care qualification A suitable training or teaching Qualification Formal Mentorship qualification Operational Commander qualification with confirmed SWAST CPD Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job) Essential At least 2 years experience as a HART Paramedic Experience of supervising staff and supporting new entrants Current continuing professional development portfolio Desirable No more than one avoidable vehicle accident in last 12 months Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential HCPC registered Paramedic Current advanced driving qualification Relevant management qualification or equivalent experience Certified/Competent in all core HART capabilities Educated to degree level or relevant equivalent experience with additional specialist knowledge relevant to this role Desirable An enhanced clinical care qualification A suitable training or teaching Qualification Formal Mentorship qualification Operational Commander qualification with confirmed SWAST CPD Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job) Essential At least 2 years experience as a HART Paramedic Experience of supervising staff and supporting new entrants Current continuing professional development portfolio Desirable No more than one avoidable vehicle accident in last 12 months Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Address North Bristol Operations Centre North Way Filton BS34 7QH Employer's website https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Address North Bristol Operations Centre North Way Filton BS34 7QH Employer's website https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : North Bristol Operations Centre, North Way, BS34 7QH Filton, United Kingdom