Make Ready Operative (Ambulance Preparation) - Southend

East of England Ambulance Service

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Job summary

MAKE READY OPERATIVE - SOUTHEND

Have you ever wondered how YOU can make a difference contributing to saving lives every day?

The operational Support directorate at the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust are a dedicated and vital support network which assists our front-line clinicians in providing excellent care to people living in the East of England, 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day covering six counties - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

This dynamic role has shift pattern covering 12-hour days & nights, covering 365 days.

Your role will involve preparing ambulances for operational duty and to maintain the serviceability of emergency ambulances, equipment and consumables.

The Trust has embarked on a transformation plan to ensure we can meet the challenges of the future by taking delivery of purpose-built ambulances and vehicles, and we have also commissioned the building and upgrading of a large number our Hubs across all six counties that we cover - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

Main duties of the job

As well as keeping the ambulances ready for operational duties, you will also ensure correct levels of stock and equipment assets are assigned to each vehicle, along with accurately recording the withdrawal of stock electronically.

You will need to be willing to work shifts, include nights and weekends and be flexible in line with service needs. Good communication skills and a basic understanding of IT is essential along with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Your role will also involve moving ambulances and vehicles so a UK driving licence with a commitment to attaining a full C1 within 12 months of commencement into role is mandatory.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a high attention to detail, working to a high standard, be able to follow step by step instructions and be able to work as part of a team.

Please note, this role requires you to undertake shifts covering a 24-7 rota - early, day, late, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays

About us

In addition to working within a fantastic team environment, we provide a comprehensive employment and training package with opportunities for career progression, a competitive salary, an excellent pension plan, professional support, and NHS benefits for you and your family.

Pay enhancements are made for unsocial hours worked, i.e. weekends, nights & Bank Holidays.

We will also provide comprehensive training for the new electronic equipment, the tools to carry out the job and a Trust uniform.

Date posted

20 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum + Enhancements for unsocial hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

247-OSE-MRO-Southend-0124

Job locations

Southend Ambulance Station

12 Aviation Way, Southend Airport

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 6GG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Along with developing a full understanding of how vitally important this role is. Your duties will include replacing, re-stocking equipment and cleaning vehicles (to IPC standards) using systemic processes and specialist equipment and chemicals within an emergency vehicle. These activities are both essential and critical - making you a vital part and a critical link between the technicians and paramedics and the excellent patient care we deliver.

You will be liaising with vehicle technicians with regards to vehicle maintenance requirements and will be required to communicate accurately and effectively within the team.

Other responsibilities will require you to move ambulances around the site for refuelling, cleaning, parking, vehicle testing and maintenance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be liaising with vehicle technicians with regards to vehicle maintenance requirements and will be required to communicate accurately and effectively within the team.

Other responsibilities will require you to move ambulances around the site for refuelling, cleaning, parking, vehicle testing and maintenance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Intermediate Numeracy & Literacy (GCSE level of education or equivalent)

Driving

Essential

Full Manual UK driving licence (up to 3 penalty points)

Desirable

C1 Licence holder

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good IT Skills (ie. Microsoft Office)
Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing/prioritising tasks

Desirable

Good understanding of basic vehicle maintenance
Experience working within a cleaning environment using chemicals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Intermediate Numeracy & Literacy (GCSE level of education or equivalent)

Driving

Essential

Full Manual UK driving licence (up to 3 penalty points)

Desirable

C1 Licence holder

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good IT Skills (ie. Microsoft Office)
Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing/prioritising tasks

Desirable

Good understanding of basic vehicle maintenance
Experience working within a cleaning environment using chemicals

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.