Overview
There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Fleet and Equipment team as a Vehicle Preparation Operative (VPO). 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. The role of the VPO is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop your career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles. Vehicle Preparation Operatives 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.
Further information about AVP is provided in this short video, https://vimeo.com/737833133/67b03c85c9
We are seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work a variety of shifts across a 24 hour, 7-day period including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Unsocial hours payments will be applicable in addition to the basic salary for night and weekend working.
The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred.
Responsibilities
* Process ambulances in a prescribed and controlled way to ensure each ambulance is ready to treat patients.
* Perform detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities, check and inspect medical devices, restock consumables, refuel and drive vehicles across various locations.
Working pattern
We are looking for committed people to work a variety of shifts across a 24 hour, 7-day period including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Requirements
* Current full driving licence; C1 category preferred.
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
* Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
* Staff networks
* Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
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