Vehicle Preparation Operative - Reserve Pool

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace for everyone where our colleagues feel empowered to succeed.

Each person plays a vital part to ensuring our organisation meets the differing needs of our communities ultimately enabling us to save lives. We acknowledge that a workforce that reflects the communities that it serves provide better patient care and we are therefore looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference to our patients.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels. We are proud to have maintained Disability Confident Leader status and as part of our commitments to this we guarantee to invite all applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role to attend assessment or interview. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, and prefer to disclose it, please feel free to do so in your application. You can also contact the Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk if you wish to have a confidential discussion. We use this information, with your permission, to ensure you are fully supported during the recruitment process.

The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.

& Support Services.

To provide an

effective contribution to the Depot Make Ready Team function by ensuring that:

Vehicles and

equipment are clean andready to meet the stated daily operational

requirement with emphasis on

The mechanical

condition of the vehicle and its roadworthiness.

The correct scale

of stocking of clinical equipment and consumables.

quality standards set by the Trust are met.

The deep cleaning

programme for vehicles is coordinated with the vehicle servicing schedule.

Any requests for

the operational movement of vehicles and equipment is undertaken.

The buffer store is

adequately stocked and refurbished.

Vehicle Maintenance.

To assist Fleet

Services in maintaining the operational serviceability of the vehicle fleet by

undertaking vehicle inspection and minor running repairs to vehicles.

Operational Response.

To contribute to

The daily provision

of sufficient staff to undertake the Make Ready function.

The provision of an

on call capability in support of the Make Ready function.

and Safety at Work.

Compliance with

HSE requirements in the use of all equipment and materials applicable to

the Make Ready function.

Communications.

To ensure effective

communications with staff and their representatives. Identify and minimise interpersonal conflict.

Reports

To make reports as

directed or as may be required on matters relevant to the Make Ready function

Personal accidents

whilst on and off duty.

Injuries sustained

whilst at work.

Loss or damage to

Service vehicles and equipment.

Abuses of the

Service.

Reporting of any

hazardous, dangerous or defective equipment, premises or practices.

The pattern of

work is unpredictable and interruptions can arise frequently during the shift.

The work takes

place in an open garage environment which is susceptible to extreme conditions

of temperature.

The physical

requirements of the job include lifting and carrying supplies. Physical effort is required to wash vehicles

and protective clothing is issued.

The post holder

is exposed to unpleasant smells, temperature, weather, bodily fluid on a day to

day basis several times a shift.

If this position involves a regulated activity it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both

Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost of £27.76 for a basic check is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.

We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method.

We are proud to offer flexible working options to support our colleagues to have a greater choice in when, where and how they work. During your interview we will explore this with you and discuss your individual needs and how this could be facilitated for this role to benefit patient experience, service delivery and the work-life balance of colleagues.

Experience

Visa Status

Essential: - Must be able to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship

Qualifications