Overview
The duties comprise site collections of waste including waste compound management, laundry, supplies and specimen collections from local GPs/hospitals and support for COVID patients in South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. The role also involves the collection of waste carts from collection points on the Northern General site and transport to a central compound area, emptying carts using the equipment provided, removing carts for washing and distributing clean carts to appropriate areas.
Responsibilities
* Collect sacks of dirty linen from Trust buildings/areas to Laundry and deliver sacks of clean linen to appropriate Trust buildings/areas.
* Deliver/collect stores and supplies to all areas of the hospital sites.
* Collect and deliver samples and drugs including isotopes, and handle delivery/collection of mail/supplies to/from doctor’s surgeries and various clinics in Sheffield and surrounding areas.
* Drive the hospital courtesy bus when required, transporting staff, patients and visitors.
* Deliver and collect equipment and small items of furniture on and off site.
* Deliver and collect medical notes and collect cages for transport to recognised collection points.
* Transport of cages and other items to designated collection points as required.
* Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full-time or part-time opportunity.
Qualifications
* We are looking for individuals who are good communicators, with the ability to use their own initiative to support exceptional levels of customer service. Relevant experience of driving commercial vehicles and carrying out delivery duties is desirable.
* Educational requirement: GCSE grade 3/D or above (or equivalent qualification/experience).
* Full clean driving licence. Licences issued after 01/01/1997 will require the following categories in addition to the standard licence: B+E, C1 and D1.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including commitments to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing personal and professional lives.
Please note that to comply with the UK Government\'s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible for sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions and who qualifies for them can be found here.
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Note on application process
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated while caring for patients and clients. We offer career development opportunities, flexible working, generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also provides access to saving options via salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of retailer discounts.
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