Job summary Job Title Laundry Transport Driver Band AFC Band 3 Hours 37.5 Department Laundry Services Division Estates and Facilities Main duties of the job Role Summary and Purpose To carry out deliveries and collections of laundry across a number of internal and external site locations as per schedules and times To ensure compliance with client requirements and agreed delivery of service at all times To work as part of a team to carry out deliveries of laundry, goods, and PPE as required and as per schedule To carry out daily vehicle checks and complete basic vehicle maintenance tasks as required To ensure compliance by accurately completing all driving records as per current legislation To ensure all paperwork / electronic records are completed correctly, presented accurately and in a timely manner Protect the Trusts Operating Licence by adhering to the undertakings of the Operator Licence. Ensure that you work in a safe and controlled manner at all times About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Candidate Information Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-6859998-JAN25 Job locations St Richards Hospital Spitalfied Lane Chichester PO19 6SE Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Communications and Relationship skills Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy. Take a leading role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives. Provide advice and support to the Linen team. Inform the Transport Manager of any vehicle defects Advise the Transport Manager of any delays or incidences Act in a professional manner at all times Analytical and Judgemental skills To maintain effective and efficient records of all Linen services, observing varying trends and evidencing them to the Laundry Manager. Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in services that may be required. Using judgement to rearrange priorities when necessary and in consultation with the Transport Manager and Laundry Manager; implementing contingency plans as appropriate Understand and adhere to procedures for dealing with complaints and ensure they are dealt with promptly and sympathetically. Be capable of writing a report of an incident if required to do so. Carry out thorough daily vehicle checks at the start and end of the shift Record all elements of the working day by manual data entry via the driver digital tachograph card Planning and Organisational skills Attend briefing meetings with the Laundry Manager, and liaise with other Supervisors. To ensure operational continuity and appraise colleagues of any logistical problems Ensure daily working time and daily driving times are not exceeded in line with EU and WTD rules. Please see Job Description & Person Specs for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Communications and Relationship skills Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy. Take a leading role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives. Provide advice and support to the Linen team. Inform the Transport Manager of any vehicle defects Advise the Transport Manager of any delays or incidences Act in a professional manner at all times Analytical and Judgemental skills To maintain effective and efficient records of all Linen services, observing varying trends and evidencing them to the Laundry Manager. Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in services that may be required. Using judgement to rearrange priorities when necessary and in consultation with the Transport Manager and Laundry Manager; implementing contingency plans as appropriate Understand and adhere to procedures for dealing with complaints and ensure they are dealt with promptly and sympathetically. Be capable of writing a report of an incident if required to do so. Carry out thorough daily vehicle checks at the start and end of the shift Record all elements of the working day by manual data entry via the driver digital tachograph card Planning and Organisational skills Attend briefing meetings with the Laundry Manager, and liaise with other Supervisors. To ensure operational continuity and appraise colleagues of any logistical problems Ensure daily working time and daily driving times are not exceeded in line with EU and WTD rules. Please see Job Description & Person Specs for full details. Person Specification LGV Cat C Essential Experience LGV Cat C or above Drivers CPC Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Person Specification LGV Cat C Essential Experience LGV Cat C or above Drivers CPC Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues 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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address St Richards Hospital Spitalfied Lane Chichester PO19 6SE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)