Job summary If you are looking for the ability to work flexibility or to work some additional hours, we are looking to appoint enthusiastic, conscientious, self-motivated individuals to join our Bank of temporary workers as Logistics Assistants. Joining our bank will enable you to undertake this rewarding role whilst offering you the flexibility to choose when you work. Our Logistics Assistants provide a support service to the Trust which includes the movement of patients either on beds, wheelchairs or special trolleys, between departments, and also movement of hospital equipment. The role also provides receipt and distribution activities within Supplies. The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt maintains a register of Temporary Workers "The Bank". Joining the Trust's Bank does not constitute a contract of employment between the bank member and the Trust. The Trust will notify bank members when a suitable assignment arises, and members will be able to choose whether or not to accept it. The bank worker is under no obligation to accept an offer of an assignment. Main duties of the job To provide a Logistics service to meet the needs of the wards and departments and to ensure that materials, equipment and waste are safely and appropriately receipted and distributed around the Hospital. The postholder will be required to hold a valid current driving licence for the operation of the waste truck when removing waste, and driving the delivery van. The Logistics Assistants provide an efficient and reliable collection, sorting and delivery service of letters, parcels and medical records within the organisation and processing items going outside the trust for collection by Royal Mail and District Transport Services. The role also requires electronic data capture when undertaking stock-takes, to ensure correct and agreed stock levels are maintained. About us The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation. Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this. Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you. Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role and have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa pr Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 224-BANK-6942508 Job locations Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Foundation Trust Twmpath lane Oswestry SY10 7AG Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist in the movement of patients either on beds, wheelchairs or special trolleys, between departments. 2. Check Patients wrist band matches X Ray request card) prior to taking patient to X Ray. 3. To operate a computer terminal:- Inputting data,- Producing information displays and printouts as required 4. To undertake duties associated with Receipt and Distribution activitiesincluding:- Contacting customers and preparing data for input- Resolving customer queries and enquiries- Filing 5. Movement of hospital equipment and stores as requested. 6. Stand in for driver when they are on annual leave / sick to provide transportation, via delivery van, of post, specimens to RSH and collection of post and specimens from four GP surgeries. 7. To accept and assist with weekly delivery of medical gases and changeover/ exchange of cylinders on wards, MIU and other areas as required. 8. Assist in the removal of contaminated laundry including countersigning when waste has been transferred from Trust premises to the waste contractor and disposal of all waste from all areas of the hospital, including confidential waste and clinical waste. 9. Unsupervised removal of waste to the compound by operation of the waste truck on a rota basis, and operation of the waste compacter of the truck. 10. Frequent pushing and pulling of 100kg waste bins (with wheels), (54kg is the empty weight of the waste bins,) onto the tail of the waste truck and delivery truck. 11. Preparation (ie waste segregation to ensure non-recyclables are not included) of recyclable waste for routine recycling collection 12. Report defective equipment and needs for repair to the manager or supervisor. 13. Being part of the emergency response team, attending medical emergencies in a supporting role. 14. Respond to major incidents and emergency situations as instructed. Physical Skills 1. Pushing, pulling and maneuvering trolleys, wheel chairs, beds, driving a waste truck and delivery estate vehicle, as well as lifting full boxes of mail to and from roll cages sing appropriate moving equipment. 2. Assist patients on and off trolleys, beds, furniture and vehicles. 3. Frequently loading and unloading dirty linen bags, over 15kg, on and off van tail lift loading and unloading of all general waste and transferring them from the van via the van tail lift to the compactor. 4. Loading and unloading general supplies, furniture and general hospital equipment in and out of vehicles. 5. Assist in preparing meeting rooms by moving tables, chairs and electronic equipment, ensuring layout and equipment is set up as requested and clearing the away upon completion. 6. Assist in the delivery and collection of food trolleys and provisions to and from the wards using appropriate moving equipment. 7. Assist in the movement of deceased to the mortuary. 8. The handling and transport of patients valuables to wards via pre-sealed boxes. E.g. personal clothing, bags, phones, wallets and large loose items such as laptops Equipment Use 1. The post holder is required to hold a full driving Licence and undertake the APIT Van Driver Assessment. 2. Drive a 30cwt vehicle and keep simple records relating to the current road traffic act. 3. To operate a hydraulic lifting machine. 4. The use of high pressure washing machine for cleaning of general waste trailers and vehicles and kitchen garden waste bins. 5. To operate an electronic mailing (franking) machine. 6. To use firefighting equipment within the hospital and to be able to operate (hold open) automatic doors during an emergency situation. 7. To operate moving and handing equipment. Communication 1. The post holder will need to provide and receive communication from colleagues in order to complete the above duties. 2. Communicate at all levels with all staff, visitors and patients. Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist in the movement of patients either on beds, wheelchairs or special trolleys, between departments. 2. Check Patients wrist band matches X Ray request card) prior to taking patient to X Ray. 3. To operate a computer terminal:- Inputting data,- Producing information displays and printouts as required 4. To undertake duties associated with Receipt and Distribution activitiesincluding:- Contacting customers and preparing data for input- Resolving customer queries and enquiries- Filing 5. Movement of hospital equipment and stores as requested. 6. Stand in for driver when they are on annual leave / sick to provide transportation, via delivery van, of post, specimens to RSH and collection of post and specimens from four GP surgeries. 7. To accept and assist with weekly delivery of medical gases and changeover/ exchange of cylinders on wards, MIU and other areas as required. 8. Assist in the removal of contaminated laundry including countersigning when waste has been transferred from Trust premises to the waste contractor and disposal of all waste from all areas of the hospital, including confidential waste and clinical waste. 9. Unsupervised removal of waste to the compound by operation of the waste truck on a rota basis, and operation of the waste compacter of the truck. 10. Frequent pushing and pulling of 100kg waste bins (with wheels), (54kg is the empty weight of the waste bins,) onto the tail of the waste truck and delivery truck. 11. Preparation (ie waste segregation to ensure non-recyclables are not included) of recyclable waste for routine recycling collection 12. Report defective equipment and needs for repair to the manager or supervisor. 13. Being part of the emergency response team, attending medical emergencies in a supporting role. 14. Respond to major incidents and emergency situations as instructed. Physical Skills 1. Pushing, pulling and maneuvering trolleys, wheel chairs, beds, driving a waste truck and delivery estate vehicle, as well as lifting full boxes of mail to and from roll cages sing appropriate moving equipment. 2. Assist patients on and off trolleys, beds, furniture and vehicles. 3. Frequently loading and unloading dirty linen bags, over 15kg, on and off van tail lift loading and unloading of all general waste and transferring them from the van via the van tail lift to the compactor. 4. Loading and unloading general supplies, furniture and general hospital equipment in and out of vehicles. 5. Assist in preparing meeting rooms by moving tables, chairs and electronic equipment, ensuring layout and equipment is set up as requested and clearing the away upon completion. 6. Assist in the delivery and collection of food trolleys and provisions to and from the wards using appropriate moving equipment. 7. Assist in the movement of deceased to the mortuary. 8. The handling and transport of patients valuables to wards via pre-sealed boxes. E.g. personal clothing, bags, phones, wallets and large loose items such as laptops Equipment Use 1. The post holder is required to hold a full driving Licence and undertake the APIT Van Driver Assessment. 2. Drive a 30cwt vehicle and keep simple records relating to the current road traffic act. 3. To operate a hydraulic lifting machine. 4. The use of high pressure washing machine for cleaning of general waste trailers and vehicles and kitchen garden waste bins. 5. To operate an electronic mailing (franking) machine. 6. To use firefighting equipment within the hospital and to be able to operate (hold open) automatic doors during an emergency situation. 7. To operate moving and handing equipment. Communication 1. The post holder will need to provide and receive communication from colleagues in order to complete the above duties. 2. Communicate at all levels with all staff, visitors and patients. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience. Full driving licence Desirable Load Handling Health & safety COSHH Experience Essential Experience of working in customer services or hotel services Desirable Previous experience in NHS portering Previous Healthcare experience Previous Direct Customer Care Experience Skills Essential Ability to undertake physical task Ability to work as part of a team or alone Ability to understand and carry out instructions Understanding of Health and Safety Understanding of Customer Care Ability to listen and have good communication skills Knowledge Essential Numerate & Literate Effective Communication Skills Good interpersonal Skills Personal Qualities Essential Reliability and Honesty Highly Motivated Good time keeping Professional and Warm personality Willing to help and support patients Able to work some times under difficult circumstances Flexible approach Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience. Full driving licence Desirable Load Handling Health & safety COSHH Experience Essential Experience of working in customer services or hotel services Desirable Previous experience in NHS portering Previous Healthcare experience Previous Direct Customer Care Experience Skills Essential Ability to undertake physical task Ability to work as part of a team or alone Ability to understand and carry out instructions Understanding of Health and Safety Understanding of Customer Care Ability to listen and have good communication skills Knowledge Essential Numerate & Literate Effective Communication Skills Good interpersonal Skills Personal Qualities Essential Reliability and Honesty Highly Motivated Good time keeping Professional and Warm personality Willing to help and support patients Able to work some times under difficult circumstances Flexible approach 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Foundation Trust Twmpath lane Oswestry SY10 7AG Employer's website https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)