Job summary
Are you a reliable, proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Distribution Team Member to support the smooth and safe delivery of essential items across our hospital site.
Main duties of the job
- Collecting and delivering items such as patient records, clinical waste, linen, pharmaceuticals, specimens, and more.
- Supporting clinical teams by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries that directly impact patient care.
- Responding to urgent requests and working flexibly across day and late shifts, including weekends.
- Assisting with portering, wayfinding, helipad duties, and minor maintenance tasks.
- Maintaining high standards of infection control, safety, and confidentiality.
This is a hands-on role where you'll be part of a supportive team that plays a vital role in hospital operations. You'll work across a variety of environments, from wards to helipads, and contribute to patient safety and experience every day. We value kindness, respect, and teamwork--and we'll support your development with training and opportunities to grow.
Apply now and help us keep Musgrove Park Hospital running smoothly behind the scenes. Your work will make a real difference.
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
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-3607
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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