Job summary
As a Vehicle Resource Centre Co-ordinator, you are responsible for effectively resourcing vehicles and equipment which will directly impact on the Services ability to provide patient care to the highest level possible and meet current performance standards.
This role is based at London Ambulance Service, Headquarters, 220 Waterloo Road, SE1 8SD.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be someone who is able to represent the Vehicle Resource Centre and act as a focal point for both Fleet and Logistical resources and to ensure optimal cover is not compromised through vehicle availability.
You will know how to work as a team, hold strong communication and organisational skills and will be a great problem-solver, finding innovative solutions for the day to day running of the role, whilst remaining flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
You will take pride in your work, be proactive and will be a role model for civility in the workplace.
About us
The Vehicle Resource Centre is a 24hr department, introduced in 2008 and currently employs 30 members of staff - 1x Manager, 1x Support Manager, 5x Supervisors and 23 Coordinators.
We are a tight knit team, committed to excellence, ensuring we work well together to effectively resource vehicles and equipment which will directly impact on the Services ability to provide patient care to the highest level possible.
Our team display exemplary role model behaviours, in accordance with and promoting Trust values and commitments at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the job description and main responsibilities, please see attached job description.
Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Priority will be given to staff at risk candidates.
We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the job description and main responsibilities, please see attached job description.
Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Priority will be given to staff at risk candidates.
We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 'A' level education or equivalent
- Evidence of willingness to partake continuing personal development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information to assess issues, anticipate problems and provide workable solutions.
- Understanding of rota systems
- Time management skills that are evidenced by delivery to deadlines.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines
- Keyboard skills and competent in use of Microsoft word, excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of personal and career development
- Be able to co-ordinate resources to achieve objectives
- Producing and maintaining records
Desirable
- Working within a team environment on a rotating shift basis
- Working within a call centre environment
- Experience of working in Ambulance Services, Emergency Services or NHS organisations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 'A' level education or equivalent
- Evidence of willingness to partake continuing personal development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information to assess issues, anticipate problems and provide workable solutions.
- Understanding of rota systems
- Time management skills that are evidenced by delivery to deadlines.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines
- Keyboard skills and competent in use of Microsoft word, excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of personal and career development
- Be able to co-ordinate resources to achieve objectives
- Producing and maintaining records
Desirable
- Working within a team environment on a rotating shift basis
- Working within a call centre environment
- Experience of working in Ambulance Services, Emergency Services or NHS organisations
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.
