Make Ready Operative

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Fleet and Equipment team as a Make Ready Operative (MRO). Our Make ready 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 seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work across our sites within the South West providing a 7 day vehicle and equipment Make Ready service.

Main duties of the job

The role involves driving and the specialised cleaning and preparation of Ambulance service vehicles to high standards. The role of the MRO is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop you career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.

No previous experience is needed as we will provide full training for the role.

We have a range of both full time (37.5 hours) and part time hours are available working a variety of shifts across a 7-day period.

The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence including the C1 category.

About us

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) 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.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders 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.

To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere

Date posted

09 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

202-5086804

Job locations

South Western Ambulance Service Barnstable Ambulance Station

Lauder Lane, Roundswell Business Park

Barnstaple

EX31 3TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • General all round education, to include basic numeracy and literacy
  • Full driving license with maximum of 6 penalty points and able to meet the standard of the internal driving assessment.
  • Ability to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role; successfully complete relevant training for the role
  • Must have a category C1 or obtain C1 qualification ( training provided in house)

Desirable

  • Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent

Prev Experience Paid / Unpaid (Relevant to the job)

Essential

  • Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a relevant environment or stores experience
  • Previous infection control/cleaning experience of vehicles or equipment
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • General all round education, to include basic numeracy and literacy
  • Full driving license with maximum of 6 penalty points and able to meet the standard of the internal driving assessment.
  • Ability to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role; successfully complete relevant training for the role
  • Must have a category C1 or obtain C1 qualification ( training provided in house)

Desirable

  • Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent

Prev Experience Paid / Unpaid (Relevant to the job)

Essential

  • Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a relevant environment or stores experience
  • Previous infection control/cleaning experience of vehicles or equipment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Western Ambulance Service Barnstable Ambulance Station

Lauder Lane, Roundswell Business Park

Barnstaple

EX31 3TA


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Western Ambulance Service Barnstable Ambulance Station

Lauder Lane, Roundswell Business Park

Barnstaple

EX31 3TA


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Services Administrator

Debbie Moran

Deborah.Moran@swast.nhs.uk

07977361406

Date posted

09 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

202-5086804

Job locations

South Western Ambulance Service Barnstable Ambulance Station

Lauder Lane, Roundswell Business Park

Barnstaple

EX31 3TA


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