Job summary
- Main area
- Mental health, Senior Clinician
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 335-A-1831
- Employer
- East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- East Midlands Ambulance Service Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 section 2 unsociable hours will be paid as per AFC
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Mental Health Clinical Advisor
NHS AfC: Band 7
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.
The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides Emergency, Urgent and Non-Emergency pre-hospital care and transport across six counties (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire).
Job overview
This role will support the Trust’s and the Emergency Operations Centre’s (EOC) approach to quality assurance and quality improvement and identifies priorities in the five domains of quality, aligned with the Care Quality Commission regulatory framework: caring, responsive, effective, well-led and safe for the mental health clinical portfolio within EOC.
The role will assist to develop and support Trusts Mental health initiatives and mental health pathways for the Clinical Hub within EOC leading to improved patient experience and supporting the Trusts/Wider NHS Agendas.
This role will assist in providing the Emergency Operations Centre oversight for and coordinate the delivery of the relevant elements of the EMAS Quality Improvement and Clinical Strategies. They will also provide clinical leadership for mental health clinicians working within the EOC Clinical Hub.
This role is responsible for the mental health aspects of EOC Clinical quality improvement development and mentorship, supporting the remainder of the leadership structure which is focused on the wider aspects of clinical service delivery. The role will work across EOC to support and improve service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for supporting and implementing local strategies to enhance patient care and ambulance service quality within the EOC. Leads quality improvement projects focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and better outcomes for mental health patients.
Identifies and recommends improvements in mental health practices to support performance targets. Manages local risks with potential Trust-wide impact.
Collaborates with EOC teams to drive change, fostering inclusive staff engagement. Develops and manages KPIs for mental health clinicians, ensuring consistent, high-quality care.
Provides supervision and oversight for Clinical Hub mental health staff, ensuring quality and audit standards. Offers clinical leadership in complex mental health case coordination.
Promotes self-care and independence for mental health patients. Supports professional development and leadership of Clinical Hub clinicians.
Contributes to the design and delivery of tailored mental health training for EOC staff. Aids in identifying and managing high-risk patients to prevent mental ill health.
Partners with senior leaders to drive innovation and service development. Engages in multidisciplinary forums to manage frequent mental health callers through care planning and case reviews.
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.
- Enrolment 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.
- Childcare vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme up to £3500.
- Peer to Peer support networks.
- 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.
Person specification
criteria
Essential criteria
- Appropriate clinical (Paramedic, Nurse, AHP) qualification with current professional registration e.g. NMC
- Degree level management -qualification (or studying for) or equivalent experience
- Experience working in mental health across an acute/urgent care setting
- full uk driving licence
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanna Lear
- Job title
- EOC Senior Manager - Clinical
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07580127748
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