Director/Chief Paramedic
A Director or Chief Paramedic is responsible for overseeing and enhancing an organisation’s effectiveness and performance by the setting of strategic direction. This includes ensuring compliance with contractual, financial, and quality standards, as well as other key performance measures. Directors typically have advanced knowledge in business administration and leadership, supported by relevant management qualifications, to guide strategic decision-making and organisational success.
Case studies
Use the case studies below to learn more about the experiences of different individuals.
A person’s role may start to develop more formally into the other quadrants. Each person has a pie chart showing how much of the different quadrants is involved in their role.
Below is the colour code for each quadrant:
Education
Leadership & Management
Research & Development
Clinical Practice
David Monk
Clinical Director
0%
60%
0%
40%
Kirsty Lowery-Richardson
Head of Education
25%
60%
10%
5%
Andy Swinburn
Chief Paramedic
0%
60%
20%
20%