Linen & Post Driver/operative - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An opportunity has arisen to join a busy, friendly team within the Linen & Post Services Department.

The successful applicant will be responsible for helping to provide a full delivery of linen and post items around the Trust.

The role will be Monday to Friday, however it will be expected that you will work some weekends on a rota.

This may vary due to the needs of the service. Our working hours are from 07:00 - 16:00 Weekdays and 07:30 -11:00 Weekends.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.

To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.

The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

You will be topping up and delivering of linen and scrubs items to ward and non ward linen cupboards in and around the Trust.
You will collect the post from the local mail centre each morning.
You will be collecting and delivering of post to wards & departments around the Trust.
You will participate in the franking of mail in linen with the work schedule and rounds.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

You will need a clean driving license.
You will need to be able to push/pull loaded roll cages or flatbed trolleys up to 180kgs.
You will need to be a customer focused individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure, and a desire to provide a first class service.
You will need to have the ability to interact and build a rapport with colleagues around the organisation and within the team.