East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Ambulance Support Team Member - Goodwood

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Ambulance Support Team Member based at our Goodwood Ambulance Station and around Leicestershire. The post holder will carry out ambulance cleaning and preparation duties to set infection control standards and ensure that vehicles are ready to respond to emergencies. The post holder will also be required to drive ambulances and other Trust vehicles between bases as part of their normal duties.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant needs to have 2 GCSE's (Grade C or above) or equivalent/provide evidence, which shows an ability to apply knowledge in a structured way. A full driving licence with no more than 3 points for SP30 is required. A C1 driving Licence would be an advantage or a willingness to obtain within the probation period of employment.

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with good hand eye coordination, work under pressure and meet deadlines. The successful candidate will have to be able to work as part of a team, but also on own initiative. The candidates main duty will be deep cleaning fleet vehicles. Relevant previous work experience would be an advantage but training will be given.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will help us excel in the service and care given to patients.

About us

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides emergency 999, urgent care and patient transport services for the 4.9 million people within Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Lincolnshire (including North and North East Lincolnshire), Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.

On average we receive a new 999 call every 25 seconds (1,236,987 emergency and urgent calls received during 2023/2024).

The successful applicant has an exciting opportunity to join the Fleet Services Department who provide support to our front line colleagues ensuring they have a highly maintained safe, well stocked, IPC compliant, vehicle to use, also well maintained Medical Equipment to ensure they are equipped to deal with any medical emergencies attended.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

335-A-1881

Job locations

Goodwood Ambulance Station

Coleman Road

Leicester

LE5 4LN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2 GCSEs (of grade C or above) or equivalent - or evidence which shows an ability to apply knowledge in a structured way
  • Full clean driving licence

Desirable

  • CI Driving Licence preferred but not essential

Experience

Desirable

  • Relevant previous work experience
  • Previous experience of working with emergency ambulances
  • Worked within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to make clear, accurate and appropriate written records
  • Demonstrates ability to complete forms

Desirable

  • I.T. skills - some keyboard skills and familiarisation with Windows would be desirable
  • Possess knowledge of the work of an ambulance service
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2 GCSEs (of grade C or above) or equivalent - or evidence which shows an ability to apply knowledge in a structured way
  • Full clean driving licence

Desirable

  • CI Driving Licence preferred but not essential

Experience

Desirable

  • Relevant previous work experience
  • Previous experience of working with emergency ambulances
  • Worked within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to make clear, accurate and appropriate written records
  • Demonstrates ability to complete forms

Desirable

  • I.T. skills - some keyboard skills and familiarisation with Windows would be desirable
  • Possess knowledge of the work of an ambulance service

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Goodwood Ambulance Station

Coleman Road

Leicester

LE5 4LN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Goodwood Ambulance Station

Coleman Road

Leicester

LE5 4LN


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Operational Support

Theresa Rozier

theresa.rozier@emas.nhs.uk

01162323180

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

335-A-1881

Job locations

Goodwood Ambulance Station

Coleman Road

Leicester

LE5 4LN


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