Job summary
The Clinical Lead - Digital will be a key role in the delivery of the Trust's digital clinical activities, supporting and working closely with the Senior Clinical Lead - Digital and the wider clinical team. The role will be focused on digital clinical activities working across all counties in SWAST and will also be a supportive role in the current Electronic Patient Record (EPR) procurement exercise and delivery.

Main duties of the job
The Clinical Lead - Digital is a senior clinical role responsible for improving how patient information is shared and used across SWASFT and the wider South West health system to support better decision-making at the point of care. The post holder leads clinical input into digital projects, working with frontline crews, digital teams, and system partners to identify barriers to information sharing, design and implement solutions, and ensure these meet clinical needs and safety standards. They coordinate regional project activity, support service and pathway transformation (including alternatives to ED attendance), and contribute to quality improvement through data analysis, audits, and evaluation of outcomes. The role also involves strong stakeholder engagement, representing the Trust at operational and strategic levels, and acting as a bridge between clinical, digital, and operational functions. In addition, the individual maintains operational clinical competence, provides clinical advice and case review, supports patient safety and risk management processes, and contributes to policy, training, and system development to enhance patient care and service delivery. This role will also be a fundamental role within the current Electronic Patient Record (EPR) procurement exercise and delivery.

About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (indicative)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 15 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 202-8024932
Job locations: South Western Ambulance Service, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7HY, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registered Paramedic or equivalent registered clinician (e.g. NMC registered nurse)
• BSc (Hons) or demonstrate equivalent experience
• Full UK Driving licence including C1 and nationally recognised Blue Light Driving Qualification

Desirable

• Leadership qualification or experience
• Member of the College of Paramedics or the Royal College of Nursing

Previous Experience
Essential

• A minimum of two years continuous experience as a practicing clinician within the pre-hospital setting (applicants must have successfully completed the NQP period for paramedics)

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

For questions about the job, contact: Senior Clinical Lead - Digital, Tom Hart, tom.hart@swast.nhs.uk