This is an Ambulance Vehicle Preparation operative post in the dedicated AVP team at Hoyland Ambulance Station, part of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The work centres on deep-cleaning front-line ambulances, checking medical and lifting equipment, restocking consumables and refuelling and moving vehicles between stations. Much of it runs overnight and at weekends, with enhanced payments for unsocial hours and transport provided for cross-site working. A four-week training package is included, though the person specification asks for prior cleaning experience and a full C1 driving licence.
What the job involves
- Deep clean front-line ambulance vehicles at various locations to AVP requirements
- Carry out cleaning and infection prevention and control activities
- Check and inspect medical and lifting and handling equipment
- Restock and prepare consumables
- Complete vehicle checks
- Carry out stock control
- Refuel and move vehicles between locations
- Maintain housekeeping of the garage and clinical areas
- Repatriate equipment from hospital trusts
- Record all daily activities
- Travel to other ambulance stations during shifts when required, with transport provided
Experience
- Previous cleaning experience
- Working knowledge of COSHH and risk assessments
- Previous knowledge of infection control procedures
Skills & knowledge
- Working individually or as part of a team
- Completing tasks and achieving results
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Basic IT skills: email, internet, office software and handheld devices
Checks & eligibility
- Full C1 driving licence valid in the UK, confirmed in the application
Other
- Working unsocial hours
- Reliable and conscientious with a good eye for detail
- Flexible approach and commitment to YAS values and behaviours
- Commitment to the principles of the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy
Nice to have
- Previous experience of implementing infection prevention and control measures
- Awareness of workplace health and safety, COSHH and risk assessments, ideally in cleaning services
- Ability to work alone, using initiative within written procedures
- Good customer service skills
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave rising to 33 with service, plus pro-rata bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- NHS discounts on shops, restaurants and gyms
- Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee assistance and counselling service
- Flexible working, including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours
- Level 2 apprenticeship and Level 2 NCFE training
- Unsocial hours enhancement of 41% for hours between 20:00 and 06:00, and 83% on Sundays
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Ancillary Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) Operative - Hoyland in Barnsley employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
