Make Ready Operative – Location Medical Services About Us Location Medical Services is a CQC registered company, providing professional healthcare services to the Film, TV, and Events industries. We are also contracted to multiple NHS paramedic home visiting services. We have been around for over 25 years and have an excellent reputation for providing high quality staff and meeting the forever changing demands of our film & TV clients. Our Make Ready is responsible for the management and distribution of our kits, medical and event equipment as well as our vehicles; rapid response primary care cars and ambulances used on location for film productions and in the diverse environments of the event industry. It is the first point-of-call for many of our staff as they begin their shifts, wherever they may be working. This is a supporting role, ensuring our EMT’s, Techs and Paramedics have access to fully equipped, clean and well-maintained vehicles at the start of each shift. The Role: Working under the guidance of the Make Ready manager, the role is mainly operational with some regular administrative duties. The role requires someone who is pro-active, able to work shifts which may include unsocial hours, and who is able to, occasionally work on their own without direct supervision. Main duties will involve: Moving, refuelling, maintaining and cleaning ambulances and vehicles to infection prevention control standards as guided by the Make Ready manager. Reporting any vehicle defects, faults or maintenance issues to the Make Ready manager. Ensuring our electronic stock tracking and recording systems are applied as stock is checked in and out of the Make Ready area. Ensuring medical devices and equipment are fully functional and fit for duty. Maintaining the Make Ready area in a clean and tidy state at all times. Make up a variety of medical kit bags for deployment on vehicles. Assist with packing vehicles for deployment at events nationwide. Take on additional ad-hoc duties as instructed by the Make Ready manager. Essential Requirements Intermediate numeracy and literacy (ideally GCSE level of education or equivalent). Full UK driving license (C1 category preferred but not essential). Able to work to deadlines Reliable, with a high attention to detail An ideal Candidate might also have: Familiar with Microsoft Office, willingness to learn other platforms (for stock checking) Experience working in a medical / ambulance setting Fleet / vehicle Management or Maintenance Experience Location: Shepperton Studio’s, Surrey Schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day – some flexibility possible with working hours (between 08:00-18:00hrs) · may require occasional weekends or evenings during periods of high demand (with time off in lieu). Hourly pay: £14.00ph Benefits: Potential for overtime on occasion Free Shuttle Bus from Staines / Shepperton Stations Free On-site parking Company pension Free Uniform Monday to Friday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Shepperton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) General Requirements: 1. Communication and Working Regulations The post holder must treat all colleagues in a manner that conveys respect for the abilities of each other and a willingness to work as a team. 2. Policies and Procedures All duties and responsibilities must be undertaken in compliance with the business’s policies and procedures. The post holder must familiarise the ways in which to raise a concern to the business, e.g., Freedom to Speak Up and Whistleblowing. 3. Health and Safety The post holder must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon themselves under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, subsequent legislation, and business policies, to maintain safe working practices and safe working environments for themselves, colleagues, and service users. 4. No Smoking All business premises are considered as smoke free zones. 5. Confidentiality Everyone working for or on behalf of the business is bound by a legal duty of confidentiality (Common Law Duty of Confidentiality). The post holder must not disclose either during or after the termination of their contract, any information of a confidential nature relating to the business, its staff, its patients, or third parties, which may have been obtained in the course of their employment. 6. Equal Opportunities The business believes that the equality of opportunity and diversity is vital to the success and an essential prerequisite to the achievement of its goals in delivering seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all, which is appropriate and responsive to meeting the diverse needs of individuals. In working to achieve our goals, it is important that staff and users are treated equitably, with dignity and respect, and are involved and considered in every aspect of practice and changes affecting their employment or health care within the business. 7. Infection Prevention and Control The post holder will ensure they follow the business’s infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and procedures to protect patients, staff, and visitors from healthcare associated infections. They will ensure that they use personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with policy and procedure. All staff must challenge non-compliance with IPC policies immediately and feedback through appropriate line managers if required. 8. Safeguarding Children and Adults The business takes its responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults seriously. The business expects all staff to identify their own responsibilities appropriate to their role within statute and guidance. This will include accessing safeguarding training and may include seeking advice, support, and supervision from the service’s safeguarding team. Where staff are unclear of their responsibilities, they must seek guidance from their manager.