Driver/Warehouse Operative (Out of Hours)
The closing date is 12 June 2025
Job summary
Out of Hours Driver for the Worcestershire Community Equipment Service, Band 2.
Working Pattern - 5 days on 5 days off, Monday to Sunday (Average working hours 17.5 per week)
Working Hours are 15:00 20:00 weekdays and 10:00 15:00 including Weekends and Public holidays.
We welcome people who have worked in driving or in warehouse environments previously and want to use their existing skills in the NHS.
Equally we are keen to hear from individuals who are passionate about service delivery and keen to promote excellence in health care in a role that does not require clinical training or previous specific experience, who want to be part of a highly efficient team, making a difference to patients and clinicians.
Excellent verbal communication skills and a full driving licence are essential. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career in the NHS.
Contact recruiting manager for an informal visit or discussion about this role.
Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.
Main duties of the job
Undertake the delivery and collection of health and social care equipment to and from patients homes, driving one of our services vans.
Gain knowledge of equipment and be able to select it from stock and load your van based on the next days scheduled plan, with the support of senior drivers and warehouse supervisors.
Supported to gain skills for handling equipment, including manual handling processes and risk assessments to look after your safety and wellbeing when moving, delivering and collecting equipment.
Communicating politely with queries from patients, carers and staff when delivering/collecting equipment, phoning warehouse for advice/support if help is required.
You will be trained on how to assemble electric profiling beds which are needed to allow patients to come home quickly from hospital. You will regularly deliver, assemble, dismantle and collect these items.
Receive and respond to all emergency calls received up until 20:00 hours on weekdays and 15:00 hours on weekends and public bank holidays.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
22 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pro rata (£12.36 per hour)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-1437
Job locations
Wheelchair & Equipment Loans Service
Crown Lane
Wychbold
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 0BX
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Wheelchair & Equipment Loans Service
Crown Lane
Wychbold
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 0BX
Employer's website
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