The Facilities Division has a vacancy for Logistics Driver Assistant to work within the Logistics Team within the Ancillary Services Department for ESHT.
The Logistics Team will support Clinical and non-Clinical Teams with the movement and storage of medical equipment, Hospital equipment, Furniture and other items throughout the ESHT sites.
The Operational Base will be in Eastbourne for the Logistics Team and storage facilities.
The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, predominately working from Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. There is a need to the nature of the work for flexible working which will require longer hours or extra working days to complete urgent Trust requirements to support service delivery.
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate and provide support for the Trust requirements to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture and liaise with Wards and Departments to ensure an excellent service is offered and delivered.
Understand the requirements of the Trust requirements to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture as needed.
Ensure the agreed services are delivered in a timely manner to the required standard in line with policies and procedures of the Trust.
Organise and allocate resources to optimise service delivery.
To provide a flexible service that will include some weekends and out of hours cover across the Trust for urgent response and pre-planned requests.
Make special arrangements as needed and staff rosters to allocate appropriate resources effectively.
Follow the Trust Policies, Procedures and Protocols and proposes and implements changes as and when required.
Understand the requirements of the Trust necessities to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture as needed.
Deal with all routine routes in a timely manner so that an appropriate response is provided.
Liaise with the Logistics Co-ordinator to identify any potential problems/issues.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Qualifications
* Good general level of education including Maths and English
* Must hold a full clean UK Driving licence and be able to drive 3-to-5 ton vans
* NVQ level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
* Hospital Facilities or Healthcare Facilities line management experience or supervision
* Previous experience of working as part of a team
* Experience of driving small and large vans
* Experience of handling and moving heavy expensive medical equipment
* Experience of working in a confidential environment
Skills
* Knowledge of general hospital environment
* Ability to complete basic written reports
* Ability to prioritise duties against set parameters
* Ability to work under pressure
* Physically Fit
* Client focused with a strong 'can do' attitude
* Good communication and problem solving skills with strong time management ability
* I.T. literate
* A caring and empathetic attitude towards patients, staff and visitors with the ability to show respect
* Willing to undergo suitable training including Manual handling, Risk assessment
* Able to deal with multiple tasks and prioritise
* Geographical knowledge of the Hospitals and Clinics in local area to be worked within
* Good knowledge of Wards and departments across the Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr