Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Sterile Services Distribution

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

To be responsible for providing an efficient distribution service of re-usable medical devices for use in direct patient care within Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

*To ensure any deliveries are scanned out (dispatched) by using T-Doc traceability system.

*To use electric tug, master mover or manually move trollies for delivery or collection of equipment from Theatres/Wards or Departments.

*To collect and deliver goods in inclement weather whilst either using electric tug, master mover or manual trollies.

*To work with minimum supervision whilst in the Department but to use initiative whilst around the Hospital, refer to team leader for guidance.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-2576

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description

Experience

Essential

  • *Experience of working within a team

Desirable

  • *Experience of working with the NHS
  • *Experience of working within a decontamination facility.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Required to work flexibly and cover annual leave and sickness at 37.5 hours a week as and when required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description

Experience

Essential

  • *Experience of working within a team

Desirable

  • *Experience of working with the NHS
  • *Experience of working within a decontamination facility.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Required to work flexibly and cover annual leave and sickness at 37.5 hours a week as and when required.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Vicki Smith

vicky.smith@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823342349

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-2576

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Supporting documents

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