Vehicle Preparation Operative

1 month ago


Torquay, 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). 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.

Main duties of the job

Vehicle Preparation Operatives process ambulances in a prescribed and controlled way that ensures each ambulance is ready to treat patients. 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. Further information about AVP is provided in this short video,

We are seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work at Torquay Ambulance Station. We have a range of both full time (average hours per week) and part time hours working a variety of shifts across a 24 hour, 7-day period including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Unsocial hours payments will be applicable in addition to the basic salary for night and weekend working which are as follows:

£ per hour base salary.

£ per hour working nights and Saturdays.

£ per hour working Sunday and bank holidays.

£ per hour working any overtime.

The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred but not essential. Applicant should be willing to undertake training to obtain a C1.

Further information is available in a short video

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive NHS salary A standard working week of hours Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working Generous Pension Scheme Career and salary progression Car leasing scheme Free parking across Trust sites Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes Staff networks Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

General all round education including numeracy and literacy Full driving licence with maximum 6 penalty points; Must have category C1 on driving licence, or obtain

Desirable

Minimum of 3 GCSE's (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles Working in a trustworthy position

Desirable

Experience in similar roles which may include stock checking and/or infection control/cleaning Experience in a customer care environment

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