Job summary Are you our next Logistic Support Worker wanting to join us in the NHS? We are looking for motivated individuals to join our busy multi-functional logistics team who undertake a variety of tasks across the Trust. Duties may involve working within the linen room (including uniform issues) packing and distributing clean linen to our wards and departments, working within our goods inwards area handling receipt and distribution of ordered items, and/or working in our post room area sorting, distributing and franking letters and parcels. We use computers and barcode scanners as part of our processes, so a basic understanding of computers is required. We do however provide on the job training and support to all our colleagues. Please note the role includes the need to manually handle goods safely for significant periods throughout the working shift that may be bulky/heavy, using equipment such as roll cages and pallet trucks, as appropriate. There is a need to be flexible in working hours and location, as we are University Hospital Dorset merged organisation. You may be required to work cross site. Main duties of the job You may need to work flexibly within a shift pattern, which could include occasional weekend and bank holiday working on a Rota & additional Payment. Please note if you previously applied and were not successful, we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months. Additional contact information: Stuart Fleming - Deputy Logistics Manager stuart.fleminguhd.nhs.uk /0300 019 4048 Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-CO04338 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must possess basic literacy and numeracy skills Desirable Full car driving licence (endorsements need consideration) First aid at work certificate Experience Essential Team working experience Awareness of customer service provision Willingness to learn a wide range of tasks relating to the Trust(s) logistics activities Technical Skills /Competencies Essential Basic IT skills to be able to use electronic systems for daily activities, training and information Able to operate simple machinery to facilitate safe manual handling Desirable Intermediate IT skills including the use of MS Excel & MS Word Personal Attributes Essential Able to work flexibly within a shift pattern which includes weekend and bank holiday Able to manually handle goods for significant periods throughout the working shift that may be bulky/heavy safely using equipment as appropriate. Flexible approach to work Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must possess basic literacy and numeracy skills Desirable Full car driving licence (endorsements need consideration) First aid at work certificate Experience Essential Team working experience Awareness of customer service provision Willingness to learn a wide range of tasks relating to the Trust(s) logistics activities Technical Skills /Competencies Essential Basic IT skills to be able to use electronic systems for daily activities, training and information Able to operate simple machinery to facilitate safe manual handling Desirable Intermediate IT skills including the use of MS Excel & MS Word Personal Attributes Essential Able to work flexibly within a shift pattern which includes weekend and bank holiday Able to manually handle goods for significant periods throughout the working shift that may be bulky/heavy safely using equipment as appropriate. Flexible approach to work 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)