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Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Embrace Team Leader

The closing date is 01 November 2026

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Job summary

Embedded within the Embrace team, you will work closely with our partner organisation to supervise the driving team ensuring they are adheringto policies and procedures at all times. This position plays a pivotal role in maintaining good relations and harmony between Yorkshire AmbulanceService and partners involved in the delivery of the Embrace service.

As a Team Leader for the Children's Transport Drivers, you will be a highly visible role model working in collaboration with Sheffield Children'sHospital clinicians to provide a truly world class service.

Embrace staff work 24/7, 365 days a year, which means you will need to work flexibly, up to 12 hours at a time, including: nights, weekends andbank holidays, in all weathers.

No two shifts will be the same.

Main duties of the job

The primary focus is to monitor and supervise the performance of the team of Embrace service Children's Transport Drivers.You will bring a structured yet agile approach to planning within your Team which will deliver real benefit to day-to-day operations.

• Can lead, motivate and inspire others in a highly specialised Emergency ambulance setting.
• Committed to ensuring equality and inclusion are imbedded within a team.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative, while also working effectively as a team.

About us

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9174-26-0193

Job locations

Barnsley

Barnsley

S75 3UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a stimulating and challenging role, but it is not for everyone. We need people that are confident, caring, compassionate and hard-working;you will be as passionate as we are about making a positive difference to the people of Yorkshire.You will be responsible for number of frontline staff, you will ensure that your team is able to deliver services through effective workforce planning,quality, governance & risk. Working closely with the Area Operations Manager and other colleagues, you will ensure that robust policies,processes and practices are in evidence within your Team.

Full driving licence including a full C1 Licence including an emergency blue light driving qualification with no more than 3 penalty points is anessential for this role. Training may be available for successful candidates

Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd November at Embrace in Barnsley.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a stimulating and challenging role, but it is not for everyone. We need people that are confident, caring, compassionate and hard-working;you will be as passionate as we are about making a positive difference to the people of Yorkshire.You will be responsible for number of frontline staff, you will ensure that your team is able to deliver services through effective workforce planning,quality, governance & risk. Working closely with the Area Operations Manager and other colleagues, you will ensure that robust policies,processes and practices are in evidence within your Team.

Full driving licence including a full C1 Licence including an emergency blue light driving qualification with no more than 3 penalty points is anessential for this role. Training may be available for successful candidates

Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd November at Embrace in Barnsley.

Person Specification

Skills and Compentencies

Essential

• Able to work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the service and spontaneous tasks that may arise.
• Appreciation of patients' needs and demands.
• Highly motivated attitude towards the role and the Embrace service.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Leadership and Management Qualification or experience equivalent to diploma level.
• Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues.
• Full driving licence including C1 entitlement with no more than 3 points.
• Blue light driver trained via IHCD/FutureQuals Level 3 qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role or an in-depth understanding of the demands and challenges working with Embrace.
• Knowledge and experience of using computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel etc.

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff and leading a team.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the YAS values.

Person Specification

Skills and Compentencies

Essential

• Able to work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the service and spontaneous tasks that may arise.
• Appreciation of patients' needs and demands.
• Highly motivated attitude towards the role and the Embrace service.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Leadership and Management Qualification or experience equivalent to diploma level.
• Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues.
• Full driving licence including C1 entitlement with no more than 3 points.
• Blue light driver trained via IHCD/FutureQuals Level 3 qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role or an in-depth understanding of the demands and challenges working with Embrace.
• Knowledge and experience of using computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel etc.

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff and leading a team.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the YAS values.

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

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Barnsley

Barnsley

S75 3UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Barnsley

Barnsley

S75 3UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Area Operations Manager

Lesley Baker

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9174-26-0193

Job locations

Barnsley

Barnsley

S75 3UB

United Kingdom

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