Overview
Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough
Band 2 | Procurement Operational Service Driver/Stores Person
Job overview: Full and part-time hours available. The role involves transport of patients and staff, replenishment of medical consumables across the Trust (including community and rural departments), transfer of beds/mattresses, furniture and medical devices between areas, and delivery of equipment to patients’ homes. The successful applicant will also undertake related tasks as required by the Trust and will perform related administration tasks including filing, reception duties, use of Microsoft packages, and handling telephone enquiries.
Main duties / Responsibilities
* Assist with operational movement of staff and patients, management of stock (NHS Supply Chain), procurement services, and participate in delivering an efficient procurement service in line with the Trust Procurement Strategy and Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFI’s).
* Perform administration tasks related to departmental needs (filing, reception duties, Microsoft packages, telephone enquiries).
* Distribute stock and non-stock goods and freight around the hospital using barrows or cages as required.
* Distribute equipment to designated areas throughout the hospital.
* Obtain signatures for delivered goods and return signed paperwork to the Medical Equipment store to comply with audit processes.
* Assist in delivering pharmacy products to wards or community departments.
* Keep the Medical Equipment stores area clean, tidy and in a fit state for staff to carry out duties.
* Pick up stock items from wards and deliver to other areas as required.
* Commit to weekend and night shift patterns as part of the role.
Qualifications
* Must hold or be able to obtain training for, or have the equivalent of non-patient transport support level 3 RQF.
* Attendance at novice and leadership improvement sessions within the first year of the role.
Experience
* Capable of lifting/moving heavy goods.
* Attention to detail to ensure correct goods are processed.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of hospital layout and logistics.
* Knowledge of Microsoft packages and administrative duties.
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS): It is the policy that all new staff requiring DBS clearance pay the cost of the DBS. Payment is by salary deduction from the first month’s pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: The Trust is committed to Respect, Support and Collaboration. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome and we strive to create inclusive workplaces. We support applicants throughout the process and in their careers with us.
Supporting disabled people and people with long-term conditions: We are a Disability Confident committed employer aiming to lead by 2026. We offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, contact the recruitment team.
If you have special requirements to help with your application, email Stees.Recruitment1@nhs.net or call 01642 854610.
Right to Work in the UK: Most roles require eligibility to work in the UK. Guidance on sponsorship is provided in the GOV.UK link in the original advert. Provide full details of current immigration status on the application form. Shortlisting will not consider immigration status alone.
Some roles may be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa instead of a skilled worker visa.
Vaccinations: The Trust encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza.
Please note the closing date is subject to sufficient applications and may be closed earlier if this occurs. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via the email used on the application.
Employer certification / accreditation
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and a DBS disclosure will be required.
Application details
Closing date: 19/02/2026 23:59 or when sufficient applications are received.
Name: Andrew Jackson | Job title: Procurement Operational Services Manager | Email: andrew.jackson3@nhs.net | Telephone: 01642 850850
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