Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of Helipad Officer at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust based at the Oxford Road Campus.
The successful applicants will be appropriately qualified and have relevant experience in attending fire incidents within a Local Authority /Airport Fire Service or similar.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Deputy Helipad Manager you will be part of the Helipad Response Team (HRT) and your main role will be to ensure that the Helipad remains operational and respond to all helicopter movements.
You will need to be self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and capable of co-ordinating and leading other members of the HRT.
Your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Preparing the Helipad for operational use each day and closing down at the end of shift.
Ensuring all equipment is appropriately tested and available for use.
Leading the response to any incidents during helicopter movements.
You will undergo full training for the role prior to taking up the post.
The post is full time averaging 37.5 hours per week. The Helipad will be open daily throughout the year and your shift pattern will be a 3 on 3 off rota, 12 hours per shift.
The majority of your leave will be pre-planned to suit the needs of the Trust.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of practical operational firefighting and training with Local Authority, Private or Aviation Fire Service, or First Responder equivalent.
Desirable
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH General Certificate, etc.)
- Breathing apparatus or respirator trained.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of fire extinguishers and their uses.
- To have an understanding of the firefighting requirements for elevated hospital helipads, within the UK.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a firefighter within a Local Authority/Aviation Fire Service or similar.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work with minimal supervision and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Proficient IT skills, with the ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel to produce periodic reports.
Attributes
Essential
- Make own judgments having considered the relevant legislation and guidance.
- Have strong interpersonal skills to communicate with the Helipad response team.
Other
Desirable
- Experience of / or understanding of the effects of dealing with persons suffering from traumatic injuries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of practical operational firefighting and training with Local Authority, Private or Aviation Fire Service, or First Responder equivalent.
Desirable
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH General Certificate, etc.)
- Breathing apparatus or respirator trained.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of fire extinguishers and their uses.
- To have an understanding of the firefighting requirements for elevated hospital helipads, within the UK.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a firefighter within a Local Authority/Aviation Fire Service or similar.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work with minimal supervision and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Proficient IT skills, with the ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel to produce periodic reports.
Attributes
Essential
- Make own judgments having considered the relevant legislation and guidance.
- Have strong interpersonal skills to communicate with the Helipad response team.
Other
Desirable
- Experience of / or understanding of the effects of dealing with persons suffering from traumatic injuries.
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.
