Job summary
To sustain and support our current Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) requirements we are able to offer a permanent vacancy opportunity to join our existing dedicated AVP Operative team.
This vacancy is in West Yorkshire, predominantly Bradford Ambulance Station.
Main duties of the job
Ambulance Vehicle Preparation Operatives process ambulance service vehicles in a prescribed and controlled way that ensures each ambulance is fully equipped and prepared to attend and treat a patient. 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 and Control activities, checking and inspecting medical and lifting & handling equipment, restocking all consumables and completing vehicle checks. Other duties include the preparation of consumables, stock control, re-fueling and moving vehicles across various locations, recording all daily activities and the repatriation of equipment from Hospital Trusts.
No experience is required as full training will be given. An initial 4 week Training package forms part of your Learning and Development.
About us
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.
We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.
We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.
Our values: Compassion, One Team, Integrity, Innovation, Empowerment and Resilience are at the heart of all we do.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Permanent AVP Operative, part of the National Health Service (NHS) through the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
Our training package includes Level 2 Apprenticeship and Level 2 NCFE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A DRIVING LICENCE WITH C1 CLASS IS ESSENTIAL - You will be required to confirm within your application that you hold a full C1 Category on your licence which is valid within the UK.
The full-time posts are an average 37.5 hour per week contract based on a 24 hour, 7 day a week rota system including Bank Holidays preparing our frontline operational vehicles.
This role includes working a rota system and the days and evening times are dependent upon current provision required to meet operational/patient demand, but the post offers an opportunity to work outside the usual 9 to 5 daytime routine. Rota days off are across the 7 day week along with significant financial enhancements for maintaining our provision during the evening and weekend. This Ambulance Vehicle Preparation is completed overnight and working durations include 10 & 12 hour shifts. Enhanced payments for unsocial time working are payable.
Night and weekend working does attract unsocial payments which could mean pay increasing to approximately £28K depending on shift patterns.
Holiday entitlement is between 27 days and 33 days depending on length of NHS service plus bank holidays on a pro-rata basis.
Please ensure you read and understand the attached job description before completing your application. Completion of the Supporting Information section within your application is essential and please include any relevant experience, knowledge and/or role related qualities to support your application.
The successful candidates must be flexible in their approach and convey a personal commitment to demonstrating the YAS values and behaviour's.
You must be reliable and conscientious with a good eye for detail and be able to work individually and as part of a small team.
A short time-framed video of the basic AVP process is available at the following online location: https://vimeo.com/353947630/2ae9093c3b
Job description
Job responsibilities
A DRIVING LICENCE WITH C1 CLASS IS ESSENTIAL - You will be required to confirm within your application that you hold a full C1 Category on your licence which is valid within the UK.
The full-time posts are an average 37.5 hour per week contract based on a 24 hour, 7 day a week rota system including Bank Holidays preparing our frontline operational vehicles.
This role includes working a rota system and the days and evening times are dependent upon current provision required to meet operational/patient demand, but the post offers an opportunity to work outside the usual 9 to 5 daytime routine. Rota days off are across the 7 day week along with significant financial enhancements for maintaining our provision during the evening and weekend. This Ambulance Vehicle Preparation is completed overnight and working durations include 10 & 12 hour shifts. Enhanced payments for unsocial time working are payable.
Night and weekend working does attract unsocial payments which could mean pay increasing to approximately £28K depending on shift patterns.
Holiday entitlement is between 27 days and 33 days depending on length of NHS service plus bank holidays on a pro-rata basis.
Please ensure you read and understand the attached job description before completing your application. Completion of the Supporting Information section within your application is essential and please include any relevant experience, knowledge and/or role related qualities to support your application.
The successful candidates must be flexible in their approach and convey a personal commitment to demonstrating the YAS values and behaviour's.
You must be reliable and conscientious with a good eye for detail and be able to work individually and as part of a small team.
A short time-framed video of the basic AVP process is available at the following online location: https://vimeo.com/353947630/2ae9093c3b
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous cleaning experience
- Working knowledge of COSHH / Risk Assessments
- Previous knowledge of Infection Control Procedures
Personal / Other
Essential
- Driving licence with full Category C1 entitlement, valid in the UK
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team
- Ability to work unsocial hours on a 7 day/24 hour shift rota system
Desirable
- Previous experience of implementing effective Infection Prevention and Control measures
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good literacy and numerical skills in order to pass the required examinations and tests
- Candidates must indicate an acceptance of and commitment to the principles underlying the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
Desirable
- Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Ability to complete tasks and achieve results
- Effective communicator both verbal and written
- Basic IT Skills (Email, Internet, Office) including hand held data devices (Tablets, Telephones).
Desirable
- Ability to work alone and deal with a number of issues in accordance with written procedures using initiative
- Good customer service skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous cleaning experience
- Working knowledge of COSHH / Risk Assessments
- Previous knowledge of Infection Control Procedures
Personal / Other
Essential
- Driving licence with full Category C1 entitlement, valid in the UK
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team
- Ability to work unsocial hours on a 7 day/24 hour shift rota system
Desirable
- Previous experience of implementing effective Infection Prevention and Control measures
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good literacy and numerical skills in order to pass the required examinations and tests
- Candidates must indicate an acceptance of and commitment to the principles underlying the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
Desirable
- Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Ability to complete tasks and achieve results
- Effective communicator both verbal and written
- Basic IT Skills (Email, Internet, Office) including hand held data devices (Tablets, Telephones).
Desirable
- Ability to work alone and deal with a number of issues in accordance with written procedures using initiative
- Good customer service skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
