Logistics Operative
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Logistics Operative to join the team. As the Logistics Operative, you will work alongside staff on site at the hospital to enable safe transportation of patients when required and to help support the wider facilities team. You will work with the facilities team to receive, process, and distribute incoming stock deliveries. You will relocate and install the new equipment to the desired location, ensuring all equipment is in excellent condition.
Main duties of the job
Provide transport to and from hospital appointments for patients, (this can sometimes stretch far & wide across the breadth of the UK, although infrequent) Pre-calling patients to introduce yourself & confirm booking(s). Collection and delivery of surgical instruments from each hospital to the local sterilisation service provider Liaise with bookings team & programme transport routes. Ensure safe packing and delivery of equipment and stock Receive delivery of Stock and equipment on site, booking in stock received and checking the delivery notes. Relocate or receive new equipment, sometimes installing items into desired locations. Undertake minor maintenance/odd jobs (within capabilities) at sites to ensure the facility and all equipment is in excellent condition. Ensure clinic hospital checks are carried out on behalf of the facilities team i.e., water temperature checks, ensuring waste bins are collected by service providers and supporting the clinic services. Use basic admin (Excel, word & Outlook email) in corresponding, updating & logging trips Provide support to the facilities team Checking over vehicle for faults or issues & relaying back their findings to line manager or vehicle fault sheet. Cleaning & replenishing fuels & fluids in the vehicle. Observing risks or faults which may be occurring both on and off site and reporting these findings to the relevant individuals.
About us
Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships. We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.
Job responsibilities
Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care Good communication and strong interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems Self-motivated and self-starter A clean driving record and a U.K. Driver's license
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care
- Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems
- Self-motivated and self-starter
- A clean driving record and a U.K. Driver's license
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
11 Railway Road
Stockport
SK1 3SW
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
