Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) Operative -Doncaster

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 the Doncaster 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. Please contact us for further information.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As this is a driving role, it is essential that applicants hold a full UK driving licence with no more than three penalty points and a valid C1 entitlement.

Applications will also be considered from candidates who do not yet hold a C1 licence. In these cases, support can be provided through funding for C1 training. The cost of this training will be recovered once employment has commenced, spread over a four‑year period.

Please note that if you commence employment without a C1 licence, you must obtain this entitlement before the end of your six‑month probationary period.

The working days and times are dependent upon current provision required to meet operational/patient demand and this can include Bank Holidays, weekends and nights, preparing our frontline operational vehicles and maintaining our provision on a 24 hour basis. A significant percentage of our Ambulance Vehicle Preparation is completed overnight. However, night and weekend working does attract unsocial payments which could mean pay increasing to approximately £6K per annum depending on shift patterns.

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:

https://youtu.be/UatM91P1m80

Also see the interview conducted by one of our Operatives giving an insight in to the role:

https://youtu.be/sWMDPk-MVMQ

For full details of the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description under supporting documents.