Logistics and Operational Officer - Coventry, United Kingdom - The Air Ambulance Service

The Air Ambulance Service

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Coventry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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Role:
Logistics and Operational Officer

Salary:
£30,000 pa (based on 37.5 hours)

Hours: 37.5 (negotiable)

Base:
WN air base or DLR air base

The Air Ambulance Service provides two very important services Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and the Children's Air Ambulance which provides paediatric transfers across the UK.

Our objective is to save lives and improve clinical outcomes.

Supporting the NHS we utilise specialist pilots, doctors, nurses and paramedics to be able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies and paediatric transfers.

We are at the forefront of innovative clinical care and we challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.

The role:

Reporting to the Air Base Manager this is a full time position, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.

The position is located at either our WN Base in Baginton or our DLR base, currently in Nottingham, with occasional travel to other operational sites required.

You will be based at the base of your choosing.

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Purpose:To provide a quality service, procuring medical/base consumables and equipment, and ensuring equipment is maintained, repaired, and serviced in line with agreements. The role holder will also provide excellent customer service and administrative support to the operation of TAAS.

Relationships:

This role holder will build strong relationships with our suppliers and service providers. They will also work regularly with the internal operations team and other departments across the organisation.

Scope:

Lead on and develop audit tools to measure and improve quality of services.
Manage our stores, including drugs and consumables
Report and act on results from audits to the operations management team monthly, covering all aspects of operational delivery including IP&C for bases, vehicles, and aircraft
Lead on the effective and efficient procurement of medical/base consumables and equipment incl. drugs. This includes identifying new equipment and medical devices.
Schedule services for all Equipment
Manage our fleet of Critical Care Cars, booking in services when required
Ensure facilities at the air bases our maintained.
Liaise with contractors on any planned maintenance
Act as a point of contact for all matters relating to the upkeep of head office
Maintain the equipment asset register, including equipment maintenance/repair and servicing records inline with manufacturers recommendations and TAAS SOP.

Person

Essential_
Experience with managing logistics, and auditing tools.
Understanding, and experience of working with drugs and other medical supplies.
Ability to work in a fastmoving environment with conflicting deadlines;
Ability to communicate and interact with senior professionals from various areas
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Genuine interest in the work of TAAS.
Desirable_
MS Office skills
Experience of clinical safety.
Knowledge of information governance

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people._

Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants.