- "Operational Duty Manager" redirects here. For the person who currently holds the position, see Jan Jenning
The Operational Duty Manager of the Holby Ambulance Service station based at Holby City Hospital is the lead paramedic who holds authority over the station.
Josh Griffiths Tenure[]
In 2003, Josh took on the role of Operational Duty Manager following Jeff McGuire's death. This was a position he held until his departure in 2007 when he left for India with Devika, a woman he had met on his travels.
Kathleen "Dixie" Dixon Tenure[]
Kathleen Dixon became Operational Duty Manager in 2007. During her tenure, she saw the death of multiple colleagues such as Polly and her husband at the time, Jeff.
Dixie resigned from her post in 2016 after accepting an offer to move away from the area with former HART paramedic Jess Cranham. The role of operational duty manager was unused for two years until 2018.
Jan Jenning Tenure[]
Jan Jenning became Operational Duty Manager in 2018 after the role was unused following the exit of Kathleen Dixon.
After joining the service, she proved her loyalties to her fellow colleagues in Sam, Iain and Ruby
Under Jan's tenure, the team was rocked by Sam's sudden death in August 2018 and Iain's attempted suicide in March 2019. Jan is always supportive of her team especially when Ruby was struggling to cope with Iain's attempted suicide.
In 2021, her nephew Teddy arrived at the ambulance service.
List of Operational Duty Managers[]
Name | Duration |
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Jeff McGuire | 2001-2003 |
Josh Griffiths | 2003-2007 |
Kathleen Dixon | 2007-2016 |
Jan Jenning | 2018- |
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