Porter Driver inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ self motivated individuals to work as part of the Transport Team.

POSTS & HOURS:-

Porter/Driver

Based at: Across all SSL & BSMHFT

Bank Post: When required

Salary: £12.43/hour

At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.

To provide a high-quality Porter Driver Service, Delivery service across all BSMHFT sites & others agreed to maintain a high quality continuous Service at all times that assists in ensuring a positive service user experience and reflects the values of the organisation.

To work as part of Porter Driver team within Estates & Facilities.

To be responsible for a comprehensive Porter/Driver service to all BSMHFT, SSL & others agreed including outside contracts where necessary, in order to maintain a high-quality continuous Service at all times.

Deliver & Collect Key elements as described in responsibilities, but these may change with SSL re-organisation

About us

• To work effectively and efficiently within a team of other Porter Drivers, Supervisor & Transport & Logistics Coordinator to ensure the wellbeing of service users is always maintained and services provided.

• Works in line with all BSHMFT/SSL policies and procedures

• Good level of Communication with all , BSMHFT,SSL Staff, Visitors, Service users, Clients and suppliers.

• Responsible for the delivery and collection of the following key elements:

  • Transportation of Service Users & or Staff

  • Food Delivery

  • Pharmacy

  • Medical Records

  • Post (Internal & External)

  • Specimens

  • Oxygen

  • Linen & Laundry Services

  • Waste Collection

  • List is not exhaustive

• Provide a service to all sites as required.

• Required to work flexible hours within the teams and support where necessary with reasonable notice to change start and finish times

• Will be expected to work Weekends and Bank Holidays as required

• Supporting In House Portering, Non-Emergency Patient Transport & General Transport services across BSMFHT/ SSL Trust when required (Initial Training will be provided)

• Delivery, checking and exchanging of medical gas cylinders when required and keeping up to date records, with inclusion of the manifold bank that is changed

• To be responsible for the delivery of all food requirements and hospitality requirements to all BSMHFT/SSL Locations.

• Responsible for the safe collection and delivery of clean/dirty linen to All BSMHFT/SSL Locations.

• Collection, safe transportation and disposal of ALL types of waste, including furniture, mattresses clinical, general, confidential, food, sharps and any other forms of waste from BSMHFT/SSL Locations, including disposal at nominated waste disposal site(s).

• Responsible for the receipt, unloading/loading of ALL types of stores/ PPE to ALL BSMHFT Locations.

• Responsible for the security and upkeep and regular cleaning of Trust vehicles and equipment. As per policy

• Occasional requirement to respond & assist in an emergency situation.

• Potential exposure to unpleasant situations.

• Responsible to attend and complete all trust training programmes and ensure that BSMHFT/SSL statutory and mandatory training is up to date. Also, to actively take part and complete any external training.

• Follow timetables set by the service and complete all tasks effectively.

• Regular use of trust PC to complete e-learning training, and respond to trust communications, following ICT Guidelines.

• Completion of timesheets and emailing handover reports and other necessary reports to Supervisor, and other staff members when required in line with departmental guidelines

• Support and maintaining the external delivery areas ensuring they are free from refuse and clutter reporting any maintenance issues and pest activity

• Responsible for any ad-hoc work to be completed during a shift as requested by SSL Estates & Facilities Team

• Departmental rotas to be adhered to at all times, but may be subject to change in line with SSL/Trust organisation changes - (Rota attached).

• Responsible for providing a Service to all BSMHFT/SSL Locations and other agreed locations. *

Due to the nature of the job, not all aspects can be included in this job description. Any other duties requested by Senior Supervisor, Transport & Logistics Co-ordinator or a member of SSL Estates & Facilities team.