MTS Driver

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 January 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated individual to be part of our dynamic medical services driving team. We have a proven NHS background and are committed to providing excellent service to our customers for over 30 years.

Main duties of the job

Main duties within the role include:

Complete daily checks on the vehicles and to report any defects.

To ensure that vehicles are kept clean both inside and out.

To undertake ad-hoc work as required.

To maintain, sort and collate the post.

Escalating any problems with the Head of Post or Head Driver.

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 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 newfive-year strategywhich 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

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

202-6797205

Job locations

MTS Post Room

St Leonards Hospital, 241 Ringwood Road

St Leonards, Ringwood

BH24 2RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Full, clean driving licence with categories B & D1

Desirable

  • Freight transport Qualification or experience
  • License category C

Previous experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within an NHS organisation

Desirable

  • Previous supervisory experience
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Full, clean driving licence with categories B & D1

Desirable

  • Freight transport Qualification or experience
  • License category C

Previous experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within an NHS organisation

Desirable

  • Previous supervisory experience

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

MTS Post Room

St Leonards Hospital, 241 Ringwood Road

St Leonards, Ringwood

BH24 2RR


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

MTS Post Room

St Leonards Hospital, 241 Ringwood Road

St Leonards, Ringwood

BH24 2RR


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Fleet & Equipment Business Services Manager

Hannah Etteridge

hannah.etteridge@swast.nhs.uk

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

202-6797205

Job locations

MTS Post Room

St Leonards Hospital, 241 Ringwood Road

St Leonards, Ringwood

BH24 2RR


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