Mop Laundry Driver - Patient Service Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with the Ward Team, in partnership with the Hotel Services Supervisor, and Departmental supervision and management to contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times.

1. The driving of all vehicles used by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust as required within the requirements of the Road Traffic Act and within the legal limits of the licence groups held.

2. The completion of daily checks and relevant documentation for any vehicle used in keeping with the Transport Department Policy. This is to include checking, and replenishing if necessary; fuel, oil, water, tyre pressures and all relevant fluid or oil levels. To ensure the tyres brakes, lights and steering operate in a safe and satisfactory manner daily before driving the vehicle on a public road.

3. Responsibility for the roadworthiness of any vehicle being used and the security, safety and stability of all loads carried.

4. Cleaning the vehicle inside and out on a regular, as needed, basis.

5. Reporting any accident, however minor, to Patient Service Managers and to complete all relevant documentation.

6. Reporting any defects on the vehicle to the Patient Service Managers.

7. When required answering the Department phones and, if necessary, taking messages and then dealing promptly, accurately and appropriately with these messages.

8. Keeping the area generally tidy.

9. The routine collection and delivery of all commodities as required.

10. The safe loading and unloading of the vehicles recognising the requirements of The Manual Handling Regulations. To maintain the security, safety and stability of all loads carried throughout the working day is a legal requirement and it remains the drivers responsibility. This must always be taken into consideration when the vehicle is loaded.

11. Compliance with all of the Policies and Procedures of the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

12. Completion of all necessary documentation as required in relation to the post held.

13. Any other duties as may be required for the efficient running of the Mop Laundry Service.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oFull UK Driving Licence with a minimum of two years driving experience.
• oProven knowledge of COSHH, manual handling, fire awareness, infection control and clinical waste disposal.

Desirable

• oDemonstrable experience of driving in either a commercial or NHS setting.

Qualifications

Essential

• oMinimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4-9 (A-C) or above to include English and Maths or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Desirable

• oAny other relevant driving or vehicle maintenance qualifications.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to work as part of a team, using effective communication skills with colleagues
• oAbility to work alone and use initiative where required.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)