Job summary
The Decontamination Department at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS
Trust are looking to recruit a new team member.
This is a full time position open to drivers with a full clean driving licence (C1) and over the age of 25 (for insurance purposes).
Based at Pinderfields hospital you will be responsible for deliveries, collections
and the transportation of specialist goods and equipment within the local area. In addition to this you
will also have portering duties and be responsible for varied stock control and sterile cleaning within the department.
The
transportation of these materials requires the
successful applicant to obtain their (CPC) Certificate of Professional
Competence and the ADR Diploma, both of which will be completed once in post at
the Trust.
Working
37.5 hours each week on a 6 week rolling rota working 1 Saturday in those 6
weeks.
Main duties of the job
- To drive a range of Trust vehicles in a safe and responsible manner adhering to all traffic and other legal regulations.
- Work within Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations as well as Trust Transport procedures.
- Carry out any scheduled duties adhering strictly to the written schedules, all working procedures, quality systems and departmental and Trust policies.
- To collect and deliver sterile and used equipment between Theatres, Wards and Departments and the Decontamination Services Department according to the Driver Schedule.
- Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments at the specific direction of the Supervisor/Manager.
- Collect and deliver mattresses / beds from central location to various delivery points.
- Collect daily departments stock order, enter onto computer, produce picking list, assemble order, deliver and put away. Report any shortages verbally and on written communication sheet.
- Pick and collect the top up items manufactured by the Decontamination department and deliver to the relevant wards / departments.
- The daily cleaning and disinfection of the Units van.
- Inspect product for expiry date and condition in accordance with department policy. Load buggies with sterilised equipment/tray. Deliver to correct location.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered bank holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To drive a range of Trust vehicles in a safe and responsible manner adhering to all traffic and other legal regulations.
Work within Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations as well as Trust Transport procedures.
Carry out any scheduled duties adhering strictly to the written schedules, all working procedures, quality systems and departmental and Trust policies.
To collect and deliver sterile and used equipment between Theatres, Wards and Departments and the Decontamination Services Department according to the Driver Schedule.
Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments at the specific direction of the Supervisor/Manager.
Collect and deliver mattresses / beds from central location to various delivery points.
Collect daily departments stock order, enter onto computer, produce picking list, assemble order, deliver and put away. Report any shortages verbally and on written communication sheet.
Pick and collect the top up items manufactured by the Decontamination department and deliver to the relevant wards / departments.
The daily cleaning and disinfection of the Units van.
General duties of a routine and non routine nature within Decontamination Services as required, including removal of clinical waste, general waste and cartons, daily inspection and cleaning of loading bays.
Inspect product for expiry date and condition in accordance with department policy. Load buggies with sterilised equipment/tray. Deliver to correct location.
The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered Bank Holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.
To maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information and use such.
Information only as authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to your senior manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To drive a range of Trust vehicles in a safe and responsible manner adhering to all traffic and other legal regulations.
Work within Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations as well as Trust Transport procedures.
Carry out any scheduled duties adhering strictly to the written schedules, all working procedures, quality systems and departmental and Trust policies.
To collect and deliver sterile and used equipment between Theatres, Wards and Departments and the Decontamination Services Department according to the Driver Schedule.
Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments at the specific direction of the Supervisor/Manager.
Collect and deliver mattresses / beds from central location to various delivery points.
Collect daily departments stock order, enter onto computer, produce picking list, assemble order, deliver and put away. Report any shortages verbally and on written communication sheet.
Pick and collect the top up items manufactured by the Decontamination department and deliver to the relevant wards / departments.
The daily cleaning and disinfection of the Units van.
General duties of a routine and non routine nature within Decontamination Services as required, including removal of clinical waste, general waste and cartons, daily inspection and cleaning of loading bays.
Inspect product for expiry date and condition in accordance with department policy. Load buggies with sterilised equipment/tray. Deliver to correct location.
The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered Bank Holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.
To maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information and use such.
Information only as authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to your senior manager.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Customer care skills
- Computer literate
- Able to communicate well at all levels
- Physically able to lift and/or carry equipment, stocks and supplies
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Able to work in a large organisation and communicate at all levels
- Ability to work alone and use own initiative
- Able to follow written procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education
- ADR licence (course to be booked on arrival)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Driving goods vehicles
Experience
Essential
- Experienced driver
- Able to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS stock control
- Basic Accountancy
- Stock Control Systems
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Basic level of education
- Health and Safety awareness
- Moving and Handling awareness
Desirable
- Record Keeping
- An appreciation and understanding of patient confidentiality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good team worker
- Flexible, Enthusiastic, Reliable, Organised
- Professional
- Able to embrace change
- Have a can-do attitude
Desirable
- Good knowledge of the local area
Other
Essential
- Flexible working to meet the requirements of the role and service.
- Minimum age 25 due to insurance cover
- Able to push / pull weights up to 190kg
- Lift to 25kg to shoulder height.
- Satisfy occupational health screening
- Driver CPC
- Clean driving licence C1
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including COSSH and risk assessment
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Customer care skills
- Computer literate
- Able to communicate well at all levels
- Physically able to lift and/or carry equipment, stocks and supplies
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Able to work in a large organisation and communicate at all levels
- Ability to work alone and use own initiative
- Able to follow written procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education
- ADR licence (course to be booked on arrival)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Driving goods vehicles
Experience
Essential
- Experienced driver
- Able to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS stock control
- Basic Accountancy
- Stock Control Systems
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Basic level of education
- Health and Safety awareness
- Moving and Handling awareness
Desirable
- Record Keeping
- An appreciation and understanding of patient confidentiality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good team worker
- Flexible, Enthusiastic, Reliable, Organised
- Professional
- Able to embrace change
- Have a can-do attitude
Desirable
- Good knowledge of the local area
Other
Essential
- Flexible working to meet the requirements of the role and service.
- Minimum age 25 due to insurance cover
- Able to push / pull weights up to 190kg
- Lift to 25kg to shoulder height.
- Satisfy occupational health screening
- Driver CPC
- Clean driving licence C1
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including COSSH and risk assessment
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.
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.
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).
