Job summary
There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Fleet and Equipment team as a Senior Vehicle Preparation Operative. 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.
We are looking for committed people who can lead and motivate a small team of Vehicle Preparation Operatives to prepare ambulances to the highest standards for responding to emergency calls.
Main duties of the job
You will join our team during a period of transformation as we prepare to implement the Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) service into Devon. Our current Make Ready teams perform a deep clean of an ambulance every 6 weeks. In contrast, AVP involves cleaning, restocking and refuelling ambulances every day. We are implementing AVP because we need to adapt and change to respond to growing pressure from increasing patient demand levels and the expectation is that changing our ways of working will increase the availability of resources for our patients.
The role also includes the cleaning and restocking of ambulances, working alongside our Vehicle Preparation Operatives. The team 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, https://vimeo.com/737833133/67b03c85c9.
The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred.
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 clickhere
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
We are seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work at Barnstaple Ambulance Station. You will be required to work an average of 37.5 hours per week 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.
Further information is available in a short video at www.workingwondersjoinus.co.uk/fleet-services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
We are seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work at Barnstaple Ambulance Station. You will be required to work an average of 37.5 hours per week 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.
Further information is available in a short video at www.workingwondersjoinus.co.uk/fleet-services.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade C or above including English and Maths;
- Leadership or supervisory qualification or equivalent experience;
- Full driving licence with maximum 3 penalty points;
- Must have category C1 on driving licence, or obtain (training can be provided in house).
Desirable
- Infection Prevention Control qualification
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
Previous experience (paid/ unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
- Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles
Desirable
- Experience in similar roles which may include stock checking and/or infection control/cleaning
- Some supervisory experience
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Aptitude
Essential
- Flexible and committed
- Prepared to work 24/7 rota including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade C or above including English and Maths;
- Leadership or supervisory qualification or equivalent experience;
- Full driving licence with maximum 3 penalty points;
- Must have category C1 on driving licence, or obtain (training can be provided in house).
Desirable
- Infection Prevention Control qualification
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
Previous experience (paid/ unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
- Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles
Desirable
- Experience in similar roles which may include stock checking and/or infection control/cleaning
- Some supervisory experience
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Aptitude
Essential
- Flexible and committed
- Prepared to work 24/7 rota including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnstaple
Barnstaple Ambulance Station, Lauder Lane, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3TA
Barnstaple
EX31 3TA
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
