Job overview
Main area EOC Clinical Commander Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Secondment: 6 months Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift pattern) Job ref 335-A-2020
Site East Midlands Ambulance Service HQ, Horizon Place Town Nottingham Salary £49,387 - £56,515 unsocial hours paid in line with agenda for change Salary period Yearly Closing 14/06/2026 23:59
We are East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), an organisation focused on delivering a high standard of emergency and urgent care to our patients across the region.
Main duties of the job
The EOC Clinical Commander will provide a daily 24/7 tactical command role in EOC and will be responsible for the overall tactical command, coordination and performance of EOC Clinical Hub which meets both national and local key performance indicators. This role will provide visible leadership, problem solving / decision making and assessment of risk in a live dynamic environment, effectively overseeing the daily EOC Clinical Hub tactical plan. The EOC Clinical Commander will work in conjunction with the EOC Duty Commander undertaking the national major incident doctrine role and associated action cards of the 'Tactical Commander' or 'Operational Commander', dependent on the type of incident and command structure in place.
Working for our organisation
Why join the EOC Clinical Hub at East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust?
Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a range of other great benefits too. We offer:
* Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance and have a wide selection of rotas for part-time and full-time staff.
* Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review.
* We are a uniformed service and uniform will be provided.
* Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house clinical education team.
* Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
* Regular shift pattern with scheduled meal breaks.
* Enrollment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
* Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Discounts in over 200 stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
* Cycle to work scheme up to £3500.
* An exceptional place to work to provide high-quality emergency care to save lives and make a difference to people with life‑threatening illnesses or injuries.
* A first‑class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees.
* Free on‑site car parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of the Trust, which may be amended from time to time. Patient safety is a key priority for the Trust.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully compliant with EMAS policies and procedures in respect of patient safety, for example Risk Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, but to give an indication of the main areas of activity and involvement.
Person specification
Evidenced in application
* HCPC Registered Paramedic and/or Registered Nurse
* 2 years post registration clinical experience and have experience as a Band 6
* NARU Operational and/or Tactical Commander Trained (or willingness to work towards)
* 2 years experience of effectively managing and leading teams in relation to managing performance
* Experience as a lead clinician in emergency care, leading other clinicians and supporting staff
* NHS Leadership Academy qualifications – such as Edward Jenner/ Mary Seacole
* Post Graduate Certificate (60 credits at level 7).
* Experience in first line management/ leadership role
* Telephone consultation experience
* Evidenced knowledge of JESIP Principles
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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