Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Make Ready Support Worker on behalf of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
Job Purpose:
Through effective decontamination, the post holder will have responsibility for ensuring that ambulances, equipment and consumables are in a state of immediate readiness. The post holder will prepare ambulances for operational duty to an agreed quality standard for the safety and wellbeing of NIAS Staff and Patients. This will include cleaning, decontaminating, re- stocking, vehicle roadworthiness checks and safety/functional checks of onboard equipment (medical and non-medical). The role may involve shift working including at night and weekends.
Job Description:
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Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within designated area of work.
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Contribute to the readiness of the NIAS fleet by ensuring vehicles are stocked, cleaned, in good state of repair and road worthy.
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Ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained both in the interior and exterior of vehicles in line with agreed standards.
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Ensure on-board equipment such as medical devices are clean, functioning and in good state of repair.
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Drive / move vehicles within and between stations to facilitate cleaning / decontamination.
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Undertake Vehicle Daily Inspection (VDI) checks on lights, wiper blades, fluid levels etc and report defects / organise repair where appropriate.
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Ensure clinical response bags are appropriately stocked to agreed levels.
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Liaise with Station Officer / Supervisor daily to ensure optimum service delivery.
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Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean, in good state of repair and stored correctly whilst not in use.
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Dispose of waste / sharps in accordance with NIAS policy and procedure. Replenish household / clinical waste as required.
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Identify areas where improvement is required and promote innovation where possible.
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To monitor / replenish supplies within each operational vehicle / stock room while ensuring stock rotation is in place.
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Ensure equipment is in good state of repair and report any defects / missing property.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by 12 noon on Friday 19th July 2024.. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:
Essential Criteria:
Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have:
- a) 3 GCSEs or equivalent, including English Language (Grades A-C/9-4) and 1 years’ Experience within a service discipline or department such Support Services.
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b) Relevant vocational qualification e.g. NVQ/QCF/RQF (Level 2) and 1 year experience within a service discipline or department such Support Services
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c) Worked for at least 3 years where you have gained experience within a service discipline or department such Support Services.
- a) Currently hold a Category C1 driving licence
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b) Present evidence of attainment of a Category C1 driving licence prior to commencement of the post
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Be willing to work shifts including evening, weekends and public holidays
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Be flexible to work at other locations to meet operational demands
Further Details:
· Hourly Rate: £11.67
· Duration: 6 Months
· Location: Belfast
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by 12 noon on Friday 19th July 2024.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer