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 suitably qualified and hold relevant experience.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Helipad Manager you will be part of the Helipad Response Team (HRT) your main role will be to ensure the Helipad remains operational responding to all helicopter movements.
You will be self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and capable of co-ordinating and leading other members of the HRT.
Main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Preparing the Helipad for operational use each day and closing down at the end of shift.
Ensure all equipment is appropriately tested and available for use.
Lead the response to any incidents during helicopter movements.
Full training will be provided prior to taking up theposition.
This is a full time post averaging 37.5 hours per week on an annualised rotational 12 hour rota, 365 days of the year.
Annual leave will be pre allocated to suit operational requirements of the helipad.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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 Electronic Patient Record system which 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 Green Plan which sets 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.
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.
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 experience within a mechanical / maintenance setting.
Desirable
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH General Certificate, etc.)
- First responder, local Authority / Aviation Fire Service equivalent
- Respirator trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of fire extinguishers and their uses.
- To have an understanding of Civil Aviation Publication CAP1264 firefighting requirements for elevated hospital helipads, within the UK.
Training and Experience
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 experience within a mechanical / maintenance setting.
Desirable
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH General Certificate, etc.)
- First responder, local Authority / Aviation Fire Service equivalent
- Respirator trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of fire extinguishers and their uses.
- To have an understanding of Civil Aviation Publication CAP1264 firefighting requirements for elevated hospital helipads, within the UK.
Training and Experience
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.
