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South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
About
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) every team member matters, we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
SWASFT has responsibility for the provision of ambulance services across an area of 10,000 square miles which is 20% of mainland England. The Trust covers the counties of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the former Avon area (Bristol, Bath, North and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire). The Trust serves a total population of over 5.5 million and is estimated to receive an influx of over 23 million visitors each year.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical and operational staff including Paramedics, Emergency Care Practitioners, Advanced Technicians, Ambulance Care Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. We also employ GPs and around 2,785 volunteers which include community first responders, BASICS doctors and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
Trust Mission, Vision, Values and Goals
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Senior Vehicle Preparation Operative - Trowbridge
Accepting applications until: 02-Jan-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 02-Jan-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Trowbridge Station
- Cyfeiriad
- Hilperton road
- Tref
- Trowbridge
- Cod post
- BA14 7JB
- Major / Minor Region
- Devon
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
Salary
- Cyflog
- £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AFC: Band 4)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Vehicle
Trosolwg o'r swydd
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.
Advert
You will join our team during a period of transformation as we prepare to implement the Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) service into Devon. Our current Make Ready 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 and change 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. Main duties include detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities, checking and inspecting medical devices, restocking consumables, refuelling and driving vehicles across various locations. Further information about AVP is provided in this short video, https://vimeo.com/737833133/67b03c85c9.
The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred.
Further information is available in a short video at www.workingwondersjoinus.co.uk/fleet-services.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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 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.
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 and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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 6 penalty points;
Meini prawf dymunol
- Infection Prevention Control qualification
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
- Must have category C1 on driving licence, or obtain (training can be provided in house).
Previous experience (paid/ unpaid relevant to job)
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
- Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in similar roles which may include stock checking and/or infection control/cleaning
- Evidence of supervisory experience
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective leadership skills
Attitude & Behaviours
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Flexible and committed
- Prepared to work 24/7 rota including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Viki Miles
- Teitl y swydd
- HR Service Administrator
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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