London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Make Ready Team Leader

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Job summary

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of excellent clinical care for patients by having the right equipment and products available at the right place at the right time. Supervising a team of operatives to carry out cleaning, movement and restocking of front line vehicles.o Checking of and re-stocking of equipment and consumables including the use of barcode and RFID scanners and electronic reportingo Organising cleaning and resources, including staff, to deliver to plan.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to create daily plan of vehicle preparation of required Ambulances? The post holder will be required to administer regular preparation, cleaning of operational vehicles, whilst following processes and procedures and adhering to all standards.? Ensuring that all deep cleaning is in accordance with vehicle servicing scheduling.? To ensure that all ambulances are re-stocked with consumables and have the required equipment on board, before the vehicle leaves the station? To monitor equipment stores and log the used or stock items in real time using hand held scanning devices and linking with logistics and the CAMs system. Ensure accuracy to procedures, taking due care to ensure equipment and consumables are correctly labeled, stored and distributed.? To supervise the VP team at the hub and provide logistic support within associated satellite stations where they are located. Including checking GRS is accurate including shift times, overtime and absence.? Work with the Service Desk / VRC / Ops Manager and at local station, keeping them up to date with any problems or issues

About us

Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:

  • Our care- delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
  • Our organisation- being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
  • Our London- using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

Details

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£13.42 an hour per hour non AFC terms and conditions

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-CORP-2806

Job locations

Various

Various

Various

E3 3PA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to create daily plan of vehicle preparation of required Ambulances The post holder will be required to administer regular preparation, cleaning of operational vehicles, whilst following processes and procedures and adhering to all standards. Ensuring that all deep cleaning is in accordance with vehicle servicing scheduling. To ensure that all ambulances are re-stocked with consumables and have the required equipment on board, before the vehicle leaves the station To monitor equipment stores and log the used or stock items in real time using hand held scanning devices and linking with logistics and the CAMs system. Ensure accuracy to procedures, taking due care to ensure equipment and consumables are correctly labeled, stored and distributed. To supervise the VP team at the hub and provide logistic support within associated satellite stations where they are located. Including checking GRS is accurate including shift times, overtime and absence. To make regular checks of the vehicles after preparation to monitor the work undertaken by the team, auditing and recording quality and quantify. Work with the Service Desk / VRC / Ops Manager and at local station, keeping them up to date with any problems or issues To manage and control the issuing and usage of cleaning materials on site, making sure that the correct cleaning materials are used for the task in hand and that there is adequate stock held in stores. This includes the scanning of consumables linking to logistics and the central asset management system. To carry out a weekly check of machinery and equipment to make sure it is in a safe working condition. Ensure that any defects are reported promptly to the appropriate stakeholders. Communication effective with colleagues, front line staff and supervisors in professional manner. Maintain a clean and tidy hub whilst using chemicals and high pressure equipment including disposing of waste appropriately adhering to H&S and Infection Control Adhering to protocols check with regards to vehicle stock level, equipment and consumables. Report missing equipment, faulty equipment to Quartermaster and through CSS system Undertake all statutory and mandatory training in line with trust policy, appropriate to the role Assist in the training and development of all staff and support the annual PDR outputs Wearing of uniform in accordance with uniform policy Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the role

Make certain that all staff are aware of and trained in their responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation To ensure full compliance with COSHH legislation including providing company training in this area to all staff To ensure full compliance with food hygiene guidelines ensuring that all colleagues understand their obligations Support with all Health and Safety systems and the upkeep of risk assessments To ensure that all staff undertake the trust mandatory training in appropriate timeframe and for their role

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to create daily plan of vehicle preparation of required Ambulances The post holder will be required to administer regular preparation, cleaning of operational vehicles, whilst following processes and procedures and adhering to all standards. Ensuring that all deep cleaning is in accordance with vehicle servicing scheduling. To ensure that all ambulances are re-stocked with consumables and have the required equipment on board, before the vehicle leaves the station To monitor equipment stores and log the used or stock items in real time using hand held scanning devices and linking with logistics and the CAMs system. Ensure accuracy to procedures, taking due care to ensure equipment and consumables are correctly labeled, stored and distributed. To supervise the VP team at the hub and provide logistic support within associated satellite stations where they are located. Including checking GRS is accurate including shift times, overtime and absence. To make regular checks of the vehicles after preparation to monitor the work undertaken by the team, auditing and recording quality and quantify. Work with the Service Desk / VRC / Ops Manager and at local station, keeping them up to date with any problems or issues To manage and control the issuing and usage of cleaning materials on site, making sure that the correct cleaning materials are used for the task in hand and that there is adequate stock held in stores. This includes the scanning of consumables linking to logistics and the central asset management system. To carry out a weekly check of machinery and equipment to make sure it is in a safe working condition. Ensure that any defects are reported promptly to the appropriate stakeholders. Communication effective with colleagues, front line staff and supervisors in professional manner. Maintain a clean and tidy hub whilst using chemicals and high pressure equipment including disposing of waste appropriately adhering to H&S and Infection Control Adhering to protocols check with regards to vehicle stock level, equipment and consumables. Report missing equipment, faulty equipment to Quartermaster and through CSS system Undertake all statutory and mandatory training in line with trust policy, appropriate to the role Assist in the training and development of all staff and support the annual PDR outputs Wearing of uniform in accordance with uniform policy Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the role

Make certain that all staff are aware of and trained in their responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation To ensure full compliance with COSHH legislation including providing company training in this area to all staff To ensure full compliance with food hygiene guidelines ensuring that all colleagues understand their obligations Support with all Health and Safety systems and the upkeep of risk assessments To ensure that all staff undertake the trust mandatory training in appropriate timeframe and for their role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current UK Driving Licence full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points).

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Customer focused with proven customer care skill and positive and professional manner and attitude at all times
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current UK Driving Licence full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points).

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Customer focused with proven customer care skill and positive and professional manner and attitude at all times

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

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Various

Various

Various

E3 3PA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Various

Various

Various

E3 3PA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Make Ready Sector Support Manager

Andy McAllister

Andrew.Mcallister4@nhs.net

07771564004

Details

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£13.42 an hour per hour non AFC terms and conditions

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-CORP-2806

Job locations

Various

Various

Various

E3 3PA


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