Clinical Support Manager

You will be an HCPC-registered paramedic with a Masters-level qualification in advanced practice, a formal teaching or mentoring qualification, a full UK driving licence including category C1, and an appropriate emergency driving qualification. You will bring substantial experience of autonomous advanced clinical practice and clinical leadership in the pre-hospital environment, together with demonstrable line-management experience. You will be able to communicate complex or sensitive information, apply HR processes fairly, use data and evidence to support improvement, and work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate compassionate and inclusive leadership, sound judgement, personal credibility and the ability to remain effective when priorities are complex or uncertain. You will be expected to role-model NWAS valuesWorking Together, Being at Our Best and Making a Differenceand our Be Think Do leadership philosophy. Please read the job description and person specification carefully and use your supporting information to explain clearly how you meet the essential requirements. This Band 8a leadership appointment will follow the NWAS leadership recruitment approach, with a focus on values, behaviours, leadership style and potential as well as relevant experience. Shortlisted candidateswill be invited to attend an assessment process on 16 and 17 November 2026. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matt Dunn, Area Consultant Paramedic, matt.dunn@nwas.nhs.uk.

Closing date

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November 2026 Assessment dates

16 and 17 November 2026 The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will normally be contacted by email, so please check the email account used for your application. Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship. Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.