Vehicle Preparation Operative
4 weeks ago
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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