Job summary
30 hours per week over 4 days (Monday to Friday 08:00
to 16:00).
We welcome people who have worked in driving, or in
warehouse environments previously and want to use their existing skills in the
NHS.
Equally we are keen to hear from individuals who are
passionate about service delivery and keen to promote excellence in health care
in a role that does not require clinical training or previous specific
experience, who want to be part of a highly efficient team, making a difference
to patients and clinicians.
Excellent verbal
communication skills and a full driving licence are essential.
Contact recruiting manager for an informal visit or
discussion.
Please note the Trust will not provide
sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work
in the UK status.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake the delivery and
collection of equipment to and from clients' homes driving one of our services
vans.
- Gain knowledge of equipment
and be able to select it from stock and load your van based on the next days
scheduled plan, with the support of senior drivers and warehouse supervisors.
- Supported to gain skills for
handling equipment, including manual handling processes and risk assessments to
look after your safety and wellbeing when moving, delivering and collecting
equipment.
- Communicating politely with
queries from patients, carers and staff when delivering/collecting equipment,
phoning Warehouse Supervisors if help is required.
- You will be trained on how to
assemble electric profiling beds which are needed to allow patients to come
home quickly from hospital. You will regularly deliver, assemble, dismantle and
collect these items.
- Cleaning returned equipment,
maintaining a clean, safe warehouse, and undertaking duties associated with the
maintenance of stock.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
-
Flexible and agile working opportunities
-
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will:
Behave
consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these
on day-to-day basis.
Act as a role
model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Undertake all
driving duties associated with the delivery and collection of equipment.
Be responsible
for following set procedures in order to accurately maintain stock records.
Regularly
undertake warehouse and decontamination duties commensurate with the post, as
directed.
Communicate
effectively and professionally at all levels with patients, staff, and
visitors, and be able to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation.
Complete all
required paperwork at the end of your run.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will:
Behave
consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these
on day-to-day basis.
Act as a role
model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves
and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Undertake all
driving duties associated with the delivery and collection of equipment.
Be responsible
for following set procedures in order to accurately maintain stock records.
Regularly
undertake warehouse and decontamination duties commensurate with the post, as
directed.
Communicate
effectively and professionally at all levels with patients, staff, and
visitors, and be able to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation.
Complete all
required paperwork at the end of your run.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
- General Level of education, literate and numerate
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Worcestershire area and ability to read maps
- Knowledge of routine vehicle checks/procedures
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to plan daily route and follow set procedures
- Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision
- Ability to work with a team and share ideas
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to lift
- Prepared to handle dirty/soiled equipment following correct procedures
Desirable
- Mechanical/DIY experience or interest
- Keyboard skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable disposition
- You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in frontline customer services, or has an interest in developing these skills and experience and will be expected to do so on appointment to post
- Has worked in a warehouse environment for stock selection or has an interest in developing these skills and experience and will be expected to do so on appointment to post
Desirable
- Multi-Drop Deliveries
- Working knowledge of NHS
- Experience of completing journey logs
- Previous experience in stock control systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
- General Level of education, literate and numerate
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Worcestershire area and ability to read maps
- Knowledge of routine vehicle checks/procedures
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to plan daily route and follow set procedures
- Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision
- Ability to work with a team and share ideas
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to lift
- Prepared to handle dirty/soiled equipment following correct procedures
Desirable
- Mechanical/DIY experience or interest
- Keyboard skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable disposition
- You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in frontline customer services, or has an interest in developing these skills and experience and will be expected to do so on appointment to post
- Has worked in a warehouse environment for stock selection or has an interest in developing these skills and experience and will be expected to do so on appointment to post
Desirable
- Multi-Drop Deliveries
- Working knowledge of NHS
- Experience of completing journey logs
- Previous experience in stock control systems
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.
