Job overview
Full and Part time hours available
The role of the above is to be part of a team that provides a service, Trust wide, to include the transport of patients, staff, replenishment of medical consumable goods to all areas of the Trust including community and rural departments. This will include assisting in the transfer of beds/mattresses, furniture and medical devices between various areas plus the delivery of equipment to patients houses. The successful applicant will also be required to fulfil any related tasks as could be required by the Trust,
The role will include comprehensive administration l tasks in relation to departmental needs, including Filing, Reception Duties, us of Microsoft Packages and dealing with telephone enquiries.
Main duties of the job
To assist with the operational movement of staff and patients, management of stock (NHS Supply Chain) procurement services and participate in the provision on an efficient procurement service, in accordance with the Trust Procurement strategy and in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
The role will include comprehensive administration tasks in relation to departmental needs, including Filing, Reception Duties, use of Microsoft Packages and dealing with telephone enquiries.
To distribute stock and non-stock goods and freight around the hospital using barrows or cages as required.
To distribute equipment to designated areas throughout the hospital.
Obtain signatures for goods that are delivered and return the signed paperwork to the admin department in the Medical Equipment store to comply with Audit recommended processes.
Assist in delivering pharmacy products to wards or Community departments.
Keeping the Medical Equipment stores area clean tidy and in a fit state for Medical Equipment stores staff to be able to carry out their duties.
Pick up stock items from wards and deliver to other areas in the hospital when required.
The role involves working weekends.
This role involves working night shifts.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Must hold or be able to take training for, or have the equivalent of non patient transport support level 3 RQF.
Desirable criteria
2. Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Capable of lifting / moving heavy goods.
4. Attention to detail to ensure correct goods are correctly processed.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. Logistical knowledge of Hospital lay out.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Packages and admin duties.
7. Proven driving experience
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.
At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.
We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.
We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Supporting disabled people and people with longterm conditions
We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.
This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.
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Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.