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Job summary

Main area
Ambulance Services
Grade
NHS A4C Band 2
Contract
Permanent: 3 shifts per week, 7.5 hours per shift (between Monday - Sunday)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 shifts per week, 7.5 hours per shift (between Monday - Sunday))
Job ref
335-A-2130
Employer
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Mereway Ambulance Station
Town
Mereway
Salary
£25,272 Plus enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/11/2026 23:59

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East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust logo

Ambulance Support Team Member - Northamptonshire

NHS A4C Band 2

We are East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), an organisation focused on delivering a high standard of emergency and urgent care to our patients across the region.

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides Emergency, Urgent and Non-Emergency pre-hospital care and transport across six counties (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire).


 

Job overview

If you are caring and compassionate and want a job that helps to make a difference, then this is the right opportunity for you.

This job is the perfect job for someone who is looking to start their career into the NHS, within vehicle cleaning services or for those who are already experienced in this field. For those who are ambitious, we offer a range of training and development opportunities to help you climb the career ladder.

The role of Ambulance Support Team Member plays a key part in our EMAZING team. The successful candidate, following a schedule, will be responsible for cleaning and preparation of Ambulances and other Trust Vehicles to set infection control standards and ensure that vehicles are ready to respond to emergencies. The post holder will also be required to drive ambulances and other Trust vehicles between bases as part of their normal duties..

This is a physically demanding role with elements of reaching, crouching, moving between areas & the movement of items etc.

Main duties of the job

We have one position available:

22.5 hours per week - the post holder will be required to work three x7.5hour  shifts per week between Monday and Sunday. 

Weekends and bank holidays are paid at enhanced rates.

An exciting opportunity for an Ambulance Support Team Member based at Mereway Ambulance Station and around Northamptonshire. The post holder will carry out ambulance cleaning and preparation duties to set infection control standards and ensure that vehicles are ready to respond to emergencies. The post holder will also be required to drive ambulances and other Trust vehicles between bases as part of their normal duties.

The successful applicant needs to have 2 GCSE’s (Grade C or above) or equivalent/provide evidence, which shows an ability to apply knowledge in a structured way. A full driving licence  with no more than 3 points for SP30 is required.

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with good hand eye coordination, work under pressure and meet deadlines. The successful candidate will have to be able to work as part of a team, but also on own initiative. Relevant previous work experience would be an advantage.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will help us excel in the service and care given to patients.

Working for our organisation

Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a range of other great benefits too:

  • Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance and have a wide selection of rotas for part-time and full-time staff
  • Holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus public bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time).
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review.
  • Uniform will be provided where this is a requirement of the role
  • Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team.
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
  • Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Supporting wellbeing networks
  • NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes and cycle to work.
  • An exceptional place to work to provide with high-quality emergency care to save lives and make a difference to people
  • A first-class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees. We are a Rainbow Accredited organisation, and a Veteran Aware and Disability Confident employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 2 GCSEs (of grade C or above) or equivalent – or evidence which shows an ability to apply knowledge in a structured way
  • Full clean driving licence
Desirable criteria
  • CI Driving Licence preferred but not essential

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Relevant previous work experience
  • Previous experience of working with emergency ambulances
  • Worked within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to make clear, accurate and appropriate written records
  • Demonstrates ability to complete forms
Desirable criteria
  • I.T. skills – some keyboard skills and familiarisation with Windows would be desirable
  • Possess knowledge of the work of an ambulance service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingDyslexia Award Logo

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gareth Fitches
Job title
Head of Operational Support
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01773 522650
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