Main area: Logistics
Grade: NHS AfC Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Location: Burnley General Teaching Hospital
Hours: Part-time - 25 hours per week (Distribution zone)
Job ref: 435-1LSC-ELHT-019-25
Salary: £24,169 per annum
Closing Date: 21/04/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 2
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal, and effective care. We currently provide high-quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.
Job Overview
Logistics Services Assistant
Site: Burnley General Teaching Hospital
Grade: Band 2
Hours: 25 hours - working with the post/stores team
Salary: £24,169 Pro rata
Current vacant hours: 25
Main Duties of the Job
1. Ensure collection and delivery of goods, food, and waste, including clinical waste, throughout the Trust, following strict policy and standard operating practices.
2. Responsible for replacing medical gas cylinders and ensuring safe transportation and storage procedures are followed.
3. Perform daily Pharmacy, Pathology, and various stock/top-up and collection runs, which may include handling blood and other sample products in sealed containers.
4. Support offsite Logistics teams in delivering and collecting from GP’s and clinics in the local area.
5. Hold a current UK driving licence; a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence and category C1 are advantageous.
6. Participate in a practical assessment, short reading, and writing test as part of the interview process.
7. Complete a satisfactory driving assessment each year to retain employment in this role.
Working for Our Organisation
We are a busy team who expect everyone to work together, following schedules and standard operating policies and procedures. Training will be provided for all roles required throughout your working day.
The Trust offers various benefits, including a generous annual leave policy, staff portal, restaurants, and wellbeing benefits such as financial support, NHS discounts, and health services.
Please note, although this role is advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.
Person Specification
* Ability to understand, absorb, write, and comply with detailed procedures in English.
* Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
* Basic English and Maths skills.
* Able to pass an up-to-date highway code test.
* Proven ability in multi deliveries or collections on a commercial or healthcare basis.
* Previous experience working with the public.
* Experience of towing a trailer.
* Hold a clean driving licence.
Dear Potential Applicant,
Please note that the salary advertised is for full-time hours and will be pro-rata for part-time roles.
This vacancy may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received. It is advised to complete your application early.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS): Any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying, and harassment.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or social background.
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we look forward to receiving your application.
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