Job summary
Support the Operations Manager (OM) and Operations Officer (OO) in the day to day management of the Operational Base with particular responsibilities for the administrative arrangements of the base.
Ring fenced to Sidmouth based Band 6 Paramedics
Main duties of the job
Assist the OO and OM in ensuring that operational personnel carry out their duties in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines and standards of conduct.
Promote and establish a healthy and safe working environment, ensuring health and safety policies are complied with particularly those relating to accident reporting and investigation procedures. Ensure health and safety checks are actioned in line with agreed recommendations and timescales and ensure that appropriate standards of cleanliness of vehicles and equipment are maintained, as agreed with the Operational Management Team.
Assist with the induction of new staff, ensuring that they are aware of all necessary procedures, policies and information in order to carry out their role effectively.
About us
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.
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
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
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role
- HCPC registered Band 6 Paramedic
- Full Driving Licence and minimum 12 months actual recent driving experience
- Category B driving licence held for at least 1 year. No more than 3 penalty points for certain offences. Must have licence category C1
- Current SWAST recognised emergency driving qualification
Desirable
- Mentoring Qualification
- Candidates must have two years' experience in a Qualified Paramedic role
- BSc Paramedic Degree
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment
- Up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Healthcare experience within NHS, nursing or voluntary organisation
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Able to meet the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for their role
- HCPC registered Band 6 Paramedic
- Full Driving Licence and minimum 12 months actual recent driving experience
- Category B driving licence held for at least 1 year. No more than 3 penalty points for certain offences. Must have licence category C1
- Current SWAST recognised emergency driving qualification
Desirable
- Mentoring Qualification
- Candidates must have two years' experience in a Qualified Paramedic role
- BSc Paramedic Degree
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment
- Up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Healthcare experience within NHS, nursing or voluntary organisation
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
