Job summary

We are seeking motivated and values driven emerging leaders to join our Station Manager (Band 7) team at East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS), Northamptonshire Division.As a Station Manager, you will lead an ambulance station, shaping culture, driving performance, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Main duties of the job

As a Station Manager, you will provide visible and compassionate leadership across one or more ambulance stations, creating a culture where staff feel supported, valued, and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care. You will lead diverse teams, ensuring wellbeing, development, and performance are consistently prioritised.You will be accountable for delivering operational performance across quality, workforce, finance, and efficiency, making informed decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to respond to changing demand.You will also play a key role in incident and command structures, acting as an Operational Commander when required, while supporting staff following challenging events and promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement.Working collaboratively with clinical leaders and partners, you will ensure strong governance, manage investigations and complaints, and contribute to service improvement and transformational change across the organisation.

About us

At East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS), we are committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, valued, and able to thrive. We place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, inclusion, and building a culture where everyone feels they belong.We recognise the demands of a 24/7 service and are committed to exploring flexible ways of working wherever possible, helping you balance your professional and personal commitments.As part of the Station Manager talent pool, you will also benefit from structured development, exposure to senior leadership, and opportunities to grow your skills and experience before stepping into post.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

335-A-2087

Job locations

Wellingborough Ambulance Station

Irthingborough Road

Northamptonshire

NN8 1NU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the job and the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description document.

Job description Job responsibilities For a detailed description of the job and the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Willingness to undertake any training deemed necessary for the fulfilment of duties
• Management diploma or evidence of equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and evidence of operational experience in managerial roles
• Evidence of supervising and managing diverse teams of staff
• Working under pressure, demonstrating significant resilience, confidence and selfbelief in challenging situations
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• Extensive evidence of problem solving using own initiative

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of ongoing CPD Willingness to undertake any training deemed necessary for the fulfilment of duties Management diploma or evidence of equivalent demonstrable experience Experience Essential Relevant and evidence of operational experience in managerial roles Evidence of supervising and managing diverse teams of staff Working under pressure, demonstrating significant resilience, confidence and selfbelief in challenging situations Ability to meet challenging deadlines and manage conflicting priorities Extensive evidence of problem solving using own initiative

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Wellingborough Ambulance Station

Irthingborough Road

Northamptonshire

NN8 1NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Wellingborough Ambulance Station

Irthingborough Road

Northamptonshire

NN8 1NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)