Job overview
Location – Cumbria and Lancs Area.
Type – Permanent
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible individual to the role of Ambulance Liaison Officer based within the Cumbria and Lancs area of NWAS.
Responsibilities
- Attend Acute Trusts across the area as required, managing the handover process from ambulance resources to Acute Trust.
- Utilise supervisory experience to lead and influence decisions within the Acute Trust setting.
- Maintain effective communication, influencing decisions, and ensuring efficient handover.
Qualifications
- IHCD Qualified Paramedic
Knowledge/Experience
- Thorough practical understanding of Service policies and procedures, especially divert/deflection guidance.
Specific Skills and Abilities
- Ability to influence and negotiate with others.
- Effective interpersonal skills – written, verbal, and listening.
- Ability to motivate and lead others.
- Time management, decision making, and organisational skills.
- Hold a valid EU Driving Licence with C1 category (no more than 3 endorsement points; up to 6 in exceptional circumstances).
- Possession of IT skills.
Personal Attributes
- Self‑motivated.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
Other Requirements
- Flexibility of working hours and location.
Benefits
We offer a pension scheme, up to 33 days annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), training and development opportunities, access to NHS discounts, Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, NHS Mortgages and Childcare Vouchers.
Additional Information
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information, provide false or misleading information.
Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to the NHS Employment Checks Standards.
Reference checks – This will cover a minimum of a three‑year period and include a request for the number of days and occasions of sickness absence covering a minimum two‑year period. Absences related to disability, pregnancy, maternity and/or gender reassignment may be excluded in line with equality legislation.
DBS Checks – If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made for this disclosure.
Occupational Health – You will require satisfactory medical clearance.
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