Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) Operative -Doncaster
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Doncaster, DN2 4QY
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
To sustain and support our current Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) requirements we are pleased to offer a vacancy opportunity to join our existing...
Duties to include
Ambulance Vehicle Preparation Operatives process ambulance service vehicles in a prescribed and controlled way that ensures each ambulance is fully equipped and prepared to attend and treat a patient. The role is a key operational support function, which ensures patient safety whilst supporting Operations in meeting its targets. Main duties include detailed cleaning and Infection Prevention and Control activities, checking and inspecting medical and lifting & handling equipment, restocking all consumables and completing vehicle checks. Other duties include the preparation of consumables, stock control, re-fuelling and moving vehicles across various locations, recording all daily activities and the repatriation of equipment from Hospital Trusts.
No experience is required as full training will be given. An initial 4-week Training package forms part of your Learning and Development.
- Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant).o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
- Contributory Pension.
- NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
- Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.
- Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
- Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
- Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
- Working knowledge of COSHH / Risk Assessments
- Previous knowledge of Infection Control Procedures
Personal / Other
Essential
- Full valid UK Driving licence
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team
- Ability to work unsocial hours on a 7 day/24 hour shift rota system
Desirable
- Previous experience of implementing effective Infection Prevention and Control measures
- C1 Driving Licence
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good literacy and numerical skills in order to pass the required examinations and tests
- Candidates must indicate an acceptance of and commitment to the principles underlying the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy
Desirable
- Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Ability to complete tasks and achieve results
- Effective communicator both verbal and written
- Basic IT Skills (Email, Internet, Office) including hand held data devices (Tablets, Telephones)
Desirable
- Ability to work alone and deal with a number of issues in accordance with written procedures using initiative
- Good customer service skills
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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