East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
The post holder will carry out driving and workshop cleaning duties and will be based at the Fleet Workshop at Northampton.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will collect and deliver vehicles to and from fleet workshops and outside repairers/bodyshops throughout the East Midlands and on occasion repairers further afield. The post holder will support operations and PTS in movements of ambulances.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the workshop is kept tidy, empty bins and ensure scrap metal is put in the skip. The post holder will be required to lift and carry parts in and out of vans and to and from vans to stations, sweep the workshop, and any other housekeeping tasks necessary to support the smooth running of the workshop.
About us
The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides Emergency, Urgent and Non-Emergency pre-hospital care and transport across six counties (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, and Northamptonshire). We have over 70 locations and 800 vehicles, a range of specialist medical devices, and 3100 staff supported by 1800 volunteers.
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
1. To carry out driving duties on behalf of the trust, collecting and delivering ambulances primarily within the trust boundaries but occasionally beyond these.
2. To collect and deliver ambulances, vehicle parts, tools, and other items as requested to assist in day-to-day service delivery.
3. To adhere to trust values.
4. To ensure cleanliness and roadworthiness of vehicles used within the role where appropriate.
5. To ensure the workshop is kept clean and tidy.
6. To move parts and medical equipment throughout the trust; some lifting and carrying will be required.
7. The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of the Trust, which may be amended from time to time.
8. Patient Safety is a key priority for the Trust. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully compliant with EMAS policies and procedures in respect of patient safety, for example, Risk Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, but to give an indication of the main areas of activity and involvement.
Person Specification
* Experience of working without supervision
* Understanding of Health & Safety matters relating to cleaning duties
* Able to follow written/verbal instructions and procedures
* Demonstrates a thorough & methodical approach to work
* Flexible approach to duties and willingness to provide cover for colleagues
C1 Licence
* C1 Driving Licence
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.
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