About this role
Job summary
The opportunity has arisen to recruit a Driver to join our friendly and welcoming team for Stores and Transport at Penn Hospital in Wolverhampton and Pear Tree Lane in Dudley.
A full clean driving license is required. Must be able to drive a range of different vehicles and be able to maneuver cages of goods in all areas and environments so a clear understanding and experience in manual handling is a must.
This part time post will consist of working Thursday, Friday and every Saturday and Sunday, though you must be flexible with the shifts and able to travel to other areas if required.
Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task, be flexible in their approach and be reactive to changing service need. The successful candidate will demonstrate a good standard of education, proven keyboard skills, enjoy team working and have previous experience in a customer-focused environment.
Duties are varied and details are outlined within the job description. .
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Stacey Cookson, Facilities Team leader on 07875733778 or via e-mail [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Delivery and collection of medical records/internal/external post and a range of samples from around sites within the Trust throughout the day keeping to set times.
Follow written instructions and complete jobs to assist Staff in the trust e.g.:
Trust office moves within the same building or from site to site Setting up meeting rooms Delivering catering items, Buffets etc. Removing and disposing of old electrical equipment Carry out daily vehicle checks Oil, Water, and Tyre Pressure/Wash and clean inside/out on a weekly basis. To assist within the Stores as and when required, involving manual handling of goods inwards/outwards. To attend Workshops and on-going PDP Be prepared to obtain relevant qualifications as and when needed. Identify training opportunities for own role and for Monitoring Officers. Continuity research journals, websites, networking or other means to keep abreast of developments. Organise and maintain appropriate filing systems, manual and electronic to ensure ease of access. Maunal handling of various cages including Goods and Linen Deliveries to sites across the trust.
About us
At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-caliber, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.
The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country . We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.
This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Transport Department provides a trust wide services across various in-patient and community sites in and around Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall. Transport outside of these areas is required on a regular basis.
The post holder will be required to undertake duties, on a daily basis, such as delivery of furniture to all Trust sites, loading and unloading of goods from cages to vehicles and to their final destination on Trust property and the moving and lifting of heavy goods.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible, reactive and proactive to the ever-changing departmental needs and customer requirements and adapt accordingly.
Candidates should have a full cleaning driving license, work on their own initiative, work on their own or part of a team and have a flexible approach to work is essential. Previous experience of manual handling, of dealing with other staff groups and being able to follow written procedure is essential. Previous experience of working in the NHS as a driver of porter is desirable.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Show willingness to be trained to a level of competency Full clean driving licence Good standard of general education
Desirable
Manual handling Certificate, experience or knowledge Knowledge of COSHH Food and hygiene certificate
Experience Essential
Sufficient level of competence dealing with Admin staff, Medical staff , Nurses etc
Desirable
Worked in NHS environment Experience of working as a porter/driver
Knowledge Essential
Able to follow written procedures
Desirable
A good understanding of NHS terms and conditions
skills/personal qualities Essential
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supoervison Flexible approach in all aspects of work Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work in a busy environment Able to follow written procedures
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.
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Employer details Employer name Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Penn Hospital / Pear tree lane
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)