Job summary
The Facilities Division has a vacancy for Logistics Driver Assistant to work within the Logistics Team within the Ancillary Services Department for ESHT.
The Logistics Team will support Clinical and non-Clinical Teams with the movement and storage of medical equipment, Hospital equipment, Furniture and other items throughout the ESHT sites.
The Operational Base will be in Eastbourne for the Logistics Team and storage facilities.
The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, predominately working from Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. There is a need to the nature of the work for flexible working which will require longer hours or extra working days to complete urgent Trust requirements to support service delivery.
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate and provide support for the Trust requirements to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture and liaise with Wards and Departments to ensure an excellent service is offered and delivered.
Understand the requirements of the Trust requirements to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture as needed.
Ensure the agreed services are delivered in a timely manner to the required standard in line with policies and procedures of the Trust.
Organise and allocate resources to optimise service delivery.
To provide a flexible service that will include some weekends and out of hours cover across the Trust for urgent response and pre-planned requests.
Make special arrangements as needed and staff rosters to allocate appropriate resources effectively.
Follow the Trust Policies, Procedures and Protocols and proposes and implements changes as and when required.
Understand the requirements of the Trust necessities to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture as needed.
Deal with all routine routes in a timely manner so that an appropriate response is provided.
Liaise with the Logistics Co-ordinator to identify any potential problems/issues.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification for further information, for specific queries, please contact the appointed manager of this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification for further information, for specific queries, please contact the appointed manager of this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education including Maths and English
- Must hold a full clean UK Driving licence and be able to drive 3-to-5 ton vans
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Facilities or Healthcare Facilities line management experience or supervision
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of driving small and large vans
- Experience of handling and moving heavy expensive medical equipment
- Experience of working in a confidential environment
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of general hospital environment
- Ability to complete basic written reports
- Ability to prioritise duties against set parameters
- Ability to work under pressure
- Physically Fit
- Client focused with a strong 'can do' attitude
- Good communication and problem solving skills with strong time management ability
- I.T. literate
- A caring and empathetic attitude towards patients, staff and visitors with the ability to show respect
- Willing to undergo suitable training including Manual handling, Risk assessment
- Able to deal with multiple tasks and prioritise
Desirable
- Geographical knowledge of the Hospitals and Clinics in local area to be worked within
- Good knowledge of Wards and departments across the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education including Maths and English
- Must hold a full clean UK Driving licence and be able to drive 3-to-5 ton vans
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Facilities or Healthcare Facilities line management experience or supervision
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of driving small and large vans
- Experience of handling and moving heavy expensive medical equipment
- Experience of working in a confidential environment
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of general hospital environment
- Ability to complete basic written reports
- Ability to prioritise duties against set parameters
- Ability to work under pressure
- Physically Fit
- Client focused with a strong 'can do' attitude
- Good communication and problem solving skills with strong time management ability
- I.T. literate
- A caring and empathetic attitude towards patients, staff and visitors with the ability to show respect
- Willing to undergo suitable training including Manual handling, Risk assessment
- Able to deal with multiple tasks and prioritise
Desirable
- Geographical knowledge of the Hospitals and Clinics in local area to be worked within
- Good knowledge of Wards and departments across the Trust
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).
