Job summary
If you are a person with a "can do attitude" who wants to make a difference in their workplace then this is the role for you!
We are looking for someone thoughtful who has enthusiasm for supporting the Sterile Services Team.
This is a Drivers role, driving designated 3.5 Luton Van for Sterile Services across all sites: RLH, Broadgreen, Dental Hospital and Aintree Hospital collecting Contaminated reusable surgical instruments and delivering the processed Decontaminated reusable surgical instruments.
A full UK driving license is required. You must have no more than 6 points on driving license.
Main duties of the job
To transfer Reusable surgical instrumentation across Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust in designated Sterile Services Vans.
To assist customers as and when required. you will observe personal duty of care for equipment and resources that you use in the course of your job i.e. Trolley's, cages and vehicles.
To keep documented reports associated with each journey i.e. vehicle log sheets, mileage to comply with Transport Regulations.
The post will require some problem solving to address on site customer enquiries.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Transferring Reusable surgical instrumentation across Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust in designated Sterile Services Vans - Manual handling, scanning, loading & unloading required.
Routine vehicle checks & general upkeep and cleanliness of the Cab daily to prevent dirt & cross contamination.
Making sure the load is correctly placed and secure before driving.
Hard working, motivated & great at working in a fast paced environment.
Please refer to full job description and person specification.
Please note successful applicant will be required to work overtime rota weekend twice a month.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Transferring Reusable surgical instrumentation across Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust in designated Sterile Services Vans - Manual handling, scanning, loading & unloading required.
Routine vehicle checks & general upkeep and cleanliness of the Cab daily to prevent dirt & cross contamination.
Making sure the load is correctly placed and secure before driving.
Hard working, motivated & great at working in a fast paced environment.
Please refer to full job description and person specification.
Please note successful applicant will be required to work overtime rota weekend twice a month.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clean Driving Licence for use up to 7.5 tonne weight
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of all other road users, including pedestrians, to ensure safety of self and others
- Ability to communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner in order to maintain good working relationships; being an effective team member
- Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative
- Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks
- Ability to carry out manual handling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clean Driving Licence for use up to 7.5 tonne weight
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of all other road users, including pedestrians, to ensure safety of self and others
- Ability to communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner in order to maintain good working relationships; being an effective team member
- Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative
- Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks
- Ability to carry out manual handling
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).
