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North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Sep 16

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Healthcare
  • Chester

AI generated summary

  • You must work 37.5 hours/week on a shift system, earn £32,100 - £39,075, and enjoy 27+ days leave plus bank holidays. Shifts span two weeks with 4 days one week and 3 the next.
  • You will ensure vehicle availability, provide life-saving and non-emergency patient transport, support public safety during incidents, and assist in delivering the NHS 111 service.

Requirements

  • - 37.5 Hours per week split over a shift system.
  • - 27+ Days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • - Salary - Band 5 with an On Target Earnings between £32,100 - £39,075 subject to experience.
  • - The hours of work are in line with the current shift system, being split across two teams, spanning a seven-day week.
  • - The working week for each of the teams is 37.5hrs across a two-week average and typically consists of working 4 days on shift week one, and 3 days on shift week two.

Responsibilities

  • - Ensure our team has everything available to maximize vehicle through put and reduce workshop delays and supply chain frustrations.
  • - Provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
  • - Provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
  • - Work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
  • - Deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West.

FAQs

What are the working hours for this mechanic position?

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, split across a shift system involving two teams, with a schedule of typically 4 days on during week one and 3 days on during week two.

How many annual leave days do employees receive?

Employees receive 27+ days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

What is the salary range for this mechanic position?

The salary is Band 5, with On Target Earnings between £32,100 - £39,075, depending on experience.

Is there a dedicated support team for technicians?

Yes, technicians are supported by a dedicated management team structure to maximize vehicle throughput and reduce workshop delays.

What type of vehicles will I be working on?

You will be working on a diverse fleet of over 1150 vehicles used for emergency and non-emergency medical transport services.

What kind of services does the North West Ambulance Service provide?

The North West Ambulance Service provides 24-hour accident and emergency services, non-emergency patient transport, and operates the NHS 111 service.

Who should I contact for further details or informal visits?

You can contact Kevin Daven, the Area Service Manager, at kevin.daven@nwas.nhs.uk for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

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North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

We deliver urgent and emergency care through 999, 111 and patient transport services.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) delivers emergency and non-emergency medical services across the North West of England. Their ultimate mission is to provide timely, efficient, and high-quality care to patients in urgent need, while also offering support through planned patient transfers and community health initiatives. Their purpose is to save lives and improve health outcomes by ensuring rapid and effective medical responses.