Job overview
At AWP NHS Trust we have a Transport Department who are responsible for and manage several transport related services.
These include (but are not limited to):
* Patient Transport Booking Line
* Trust Wide Pharmacy / internal items courier services
* AWP leased vehicles and associated management.
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic individual who has very good attention to detail and works well under pressure to assist in managing the above services.
The Transport Coordinator role involves the management of a small team of Transport Drivers and Transport Booking Operatives.
Most challenging part of the role is:
* Ability to manage staff in differing roles
* Database monitoring and associated administration
* High level IT skills preferred including Microsoft Office
* Being aware of operational commitments and ability to make changes at short notice to keep services running.
If you feel this role is something of interest to you please refer to the job description for more information on the role and tasks required.
Main duties of the job
The Transport Coordinator will be fully responsible for the day to day management of the Transport couriers and transport booking staff.
Ensure services the department is committed to provide are maintained at all times.
Management of staff including supervision, HR processes, attendance, sickness, annual leave, administration, and any other tasks in order to maintain the operational demands of the service.
The Transport Coordinator would also be communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and being the point of contact for any other ad-hoc queries/requirements that would need addressing.
Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage different staff groups such as transport drivers and transport booking operatives.
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