Vehicle Preparation Operative (Gloucestershire)

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 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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 is made up of 12 hour shifts with start times of either 0630 or 1830 on rotation. Unsocial hours payments will be applicable in addition to the basic salary for night and weekend working.

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.

Moving vehicles between the workshop and ambulance stations as needed.

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

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 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.

The role is based in Staverton Ambulance Station close to the airport. Our Ambulance Preparation (AVP) Team are a friendly and helpful team of operatives who are proud to support the front line team members to support the community.

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 and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 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
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Staverton Ambulance Station

Commerce Road, Ashville Business Park, Churchdown Road East

Gloucestershire

GL2 9QL

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Staverton Ambulance Station

Commerce Road, Ashville Business Park, Churchdown Road East

Gloucestershire

GL2 9QL

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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