Jason Killens KAM, Chair, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives
Jason is Chief Executive of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, which is the national provider of 999, 111 and non-emergency patient transport services for Wales. Jason has worked internationally as the Chief Executive of the South Australian Ambulance Service, prior to which he held various senior leadership roles in the London Ambulance Service including Executive Director of Operations.
With nearly three decades of service in the ambulance sector, and having commenced his career as an Emergency Medical Technician, Jason is passionate about the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care in partnership with a workforce of highly skilled, engaged and healthy people.
Jason is an Honorary Professor at Swansea University school of Human and Health Sciences and was awarded the Kings Ambulance Service Medal (KAM) in the 2023 Birthday Honours List. Jason assumed the role of Chair of the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives in September 2024.
Wales Ambulance Service Approach to Culture, Sexual Safety in the Workplace, Misogynism and Conduct
Jason Killens KAM1
1Chair, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives
1CEO, Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
Abstract
The culture of emergency ambulance services, like other uniformed and emergency service institutions has been called out as wanting. With a range of complex reasons for this leaders have a duty to act to identify, drive and deliver sustainable improvements in all aspects of our culture. All our people deserve safe workplaces that enable them to reach their full potential. In this session we will explore the Welsh approach to confronting the need for material change and improvements on the journey so far.