Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) Operative -BRADFORD
Posted 2 days 2 hours ago by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Bradford, United Kingdom, BD1 1
Job Description
Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) Operative -BRADFORD Band 2 Main area Ambulance Vehicle Preparation Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5) Job ref 174-AVPOBRAD-140726
Site Bradford Ambulance Station Town Bradford Salary £25,272 Per annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/08/:59
Job overview To sustain and support our current Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) requirements we are pleased to offer a vacancy opportunity to join our existing dedicated AVP Operatives based in Bradford area.
This full time role offers competitive out of hours unsocial rates on top of basic salary indicated. You can expect on average, per annum, in the region of £6,000 in unsocial payments subject to NHS terms and conditions. Our training package includes Level 2 Apprenticeship and access to Level 2 NCFE.
Please note that applicants who have applied for this position within the past three months need not reapply. Main duties of the job 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. Working for our organisation 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:
Holiday entitlement is between 27 days and 33 days (pro-rata) depending on length of NHS service plus bank holidays on a pro-rata basis.
Please ensure you read and understand the attached job description before completing your application. Completion of the Supporting Information section within your application is essential and please include any relevant experience, knowledge and/or role related qualities to support your application.
The successful candidates must be flexible in their approach and convey a personal commitment to demonstrating the YAS values and behaviours.
You must be reliable and conscientious with a good eye for detail and be able to work individually and as part of a small team.
A short time-framed video of the basic AVP process is available at the following online location: Also see the interview conducted by one of our Operatives giving an insight in to the role:
For full details of the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description under supporting documents.
Person specification Experience
As an inclusive organisation we welcome applicants irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people with lived experienced from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people from the LGBT+ community, people with caring responsibilities and people with disabilities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process, for applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy, and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability under the "Disability Confident Scheme".
Please note that the salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro-rata basis if the vacancy is part-time. For zero-hours/bank worker positions, this is calculated on an hourly basis. Please note that certain benefits may differ for zero hours (bank) workers, including annual leave entitlement which is calculated in line with Working Time Directive regulations. Disclosure and Barring Service Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. Many of our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Should this position be subject to a DBS check the cost will be recovered from your salary as a one-off payment. Currently the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (incl. application fee) are £54.40 for an enhanced check and £26.40 for a standard check.
Any correspondence regarding an application will be sent electronically via the Trac Jobs Website to the email address that was provided at the time of the application. It is important, therefore, that you read your emails on a regular basis and respond as necessary.
Please note, the selection processes at Yorkshire Ambulance Service are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
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Site Bradford Ambulance Station Town Bradford Salary £25,272 Per annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/08/:59
Job overview To sustain and support our current Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) requirements we are pleased to offer a vacancy opportunity to join our existing dedicated AVP Operatives based in Bradford area.
This full time role offers competitive out of hours unsocial rates on top of basic salary indicated. You can expect on average, per annum, in the region of £6,000 in unsocial payments subject to NHS terms and conditions. Our training package includes Level 2 Apprenticeship and access to Level 2 NCFE.
Please note that applicants who have applied for this position within the past three months need not reapply. Main duties of the job 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. Working for our organisation 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:
- Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant).
- 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.
Holiday entitlement is between 27 days and 33 days (pro-rata) depending on length of NHS service plus bank holidays on a pro-rata basis.
Please ensure you read and understand the attached job description before completing your application. Completion of the Supporting Information section within your application is essential and please include any relevant experience, knowledge and/or role related qualities to support your application.
The successful candidates must be flexible in their approach and convey a personal commitment to demonstrating the YAS values and behaviours.
You must be reliable and conscientious with a good eye for detail and be able to work individually and as part of a small team.
A short time-framed video of the basic AVP process is available at the following online location: Also see the interview conducted by one of our Operatives giving an insight in to the role:
For full details of the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description under supporting documents.
Person specification Experience
- Previous cleaning experience
- Working knowledge of COSHH / Risk Assessments
- Previous knowledge of Infection Control Procedures
- 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
- Previous experience of implementing effective Infection Prevention and Control measures
- C1 Driving Licence
- 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
- Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector
- 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)
- Ability to work alone and deal with a number of issues in accordance with written procedures using initiative
As an inclusive organisation we welcome applicants irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people with lived experienced from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people from the LGBT+ community, people with caring responsibilities and people with disabilities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process, for applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy, and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability under the "Disability Confident Scheme".
Please note that the salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro-rata basis if the vacancy is part-time. For zero-hours/bank worker positions, this is calculated on an hourly basis. Please note that certain benefits may differ for zero hours (bank) workers, including annual leave entitlement which is calculated in line with Working Time Directive regulations. Disclosure and Barring Service Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. Many of our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Should this position be subject to a DBS check the cost will be recovered from your salary as a one-off payment. Currently the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (incl. application fee) are £54.40 for an enhanced check and £26.40 for a standard check.
Any correspondence regarding an application will be sent electronically via the Trac Jobs Website to the email address that was provided at the time of the application. It is important, therefore, that you read your emails on a regular basis and respond as necessary.
Please note, the selection processes at Yorkshire Ambulance Service are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
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