Vehicle Preparation Operative

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Fleet and Equipment team as a Vehicle Preparation Operative (VPO) Bristol. Our Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) team play a vital role in ensuring our front line crews are ready and able to respond to emergency situations by preparing our vehicle fleet and equipment to high standards.

The role of the VPO is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop you career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.

The working pattern includes shifts that are weighted towards lates and nights although 24/7 cover is required. Unsocial hours payments will be applicable in addition to the basic salary for night and weekend working.

Further information is available in a short video on our recruitment

Main duties of the job

The role is a key operational support function which ensures patient safety whilst supporting Operations in meeting its targets.

Main duties include;

detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities, checking and inspecting medical devices, restocking consumables, refuelling and driving vehicles across various locations.

Act as a point of contact within the Ambulance Vehicle Preparation team for initial enquiries from staff from other departments, acting with professionalism at all times

Be pro-active in identifying and providing solutions to issues encountered within the role and assist the department with continuously monitoring and improving its service level standard

Mentor and support less experienced Vehicle Preparation Operatives

About us

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals click here

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General all round education including numeracy and literacy

Desirable

3 GCSEs or equivalent

Driving Requirements

Essential

Full Driving License with maximum 6 penalty points Category C1 Driving License or willing to obtain

Desirable

European Computer Driving License

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of driving various types of vehicle

Desirable

Experience in similar roles

Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills Computer literacy

Desirable

Proficient in Microsoft Word

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