Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Chargehand Driver, the post holder will be responsible for managing the Transport team in the delivery of transport services on a day to day basis.
Other duties will include; participating in all patient movement duties when required, carrying out annual Individual Performance Reviews with staff, identifying training and development needs and receiving and signing for parcels, including medical records and specimens re collection.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the Transport service runs smoothly and efficiently.
To support the compilation of duty rotas and work schedules, ensuring effective deployment of staff at short notice ie Urgent Covid / Sample collections,
To ensure staffing levels are provided to cover all Transport requirements, making the Transport manager aware of any potential difficulties.
Liaise with Heads of departments, GP surgery managers, Matrons and Site managers regarding provision of the Transport Services and direct staff duties. Act on behalf of Facilities out of hours, under the direction of the site manager in charge.
Respond to incident calls to support the Trust's emergency response teams as required
About us
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 employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade 4 / C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent or relevant experience)
Desirable
- Evidence of workplace learning
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS Transport experience.
- Significant Supervisory/ Management experience
- Experience of dealing with the public.
- Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working with and building effective working relationships with staff of all disciplines.
- Work within a Health Service environment
- Working within a team
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Knowledge of Customer Care
- Knowledge of Handling and Lifting techniques.
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Willing to undertake further Mandatory training and any relevant to the development of the role
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development.
- Evidence of workplace training
Desirable
- Training relevant to the Post
- Appraisal training
Skills
Essential
- Supervisory Skills
- Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure.
- Demonstrate a tactful understanding manner when dealing with our stakeholders / staff and a variety of people and situations
- Good communication skills / Computer literate
- Literacy skills
- Must demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Other Factors
Essential
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade 4 / C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent or relevant experience)
Desirable
- Evidence of workplace learning
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS Transport experience.
- Significant Supervisory/ Management experience
- Experience of dealing with the public.
- Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working with and building effective working relationships with staff of all disciplines.
- Work within a Health Service environment
- Working within a team
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Knowledge of Customer Care
- Knowledge of Handling and Lifting techniques.
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Willing to undertake further Mandatory training and any relevant to the development of the role
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development.
- Evidence of workplace training
Desirable
- Training relevant to the Post
- Appraisal training
Skills
Essential
- Supervisory Skills
- Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure.
- Demonstrate a tactful understanding manner when dealing with our stakeholders / staff and a variety of people and situations
- Good communication skills / Computer literate
- Literacy skills
- Must demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Other Factors
Essential
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
