Main area vehicle Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract Permanent
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 rotating working pattern with relief.)
Job ref 202-6867838
Employer South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Torquay Ambulance Station
Town Torquay
Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 05/01/2025 23:59
Senior Vehicle Preparation Operative (Torquay)
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
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'll join our team during a period of transformation as the implementation of Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) service into Devon is currently in progress. AVP 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 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. Duties include detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities, checking and inspecting medical devices, restocking consumables, refuelling and driving vehicles across various locations.
The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred but not essential. Applicant should be willing to undertake training to obtain a C1.
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 of 10,000 square miles 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.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
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, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* 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).
* European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
Previous experience (paid/ unpaid relevant to job)
* Previous supervisory experience
* Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
* Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles
* Experience in similar roles which may include stock checking and/or infection control/cleaning
* Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
Skills
* Effective leadership skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Flexible and committed
* Prepared to work 24/7 rota including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays
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