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West London NHS Trust

Sep 18

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • London

Requirements

  • - Good understanding of manual handling and health and safety
  • - Ability to complete daily walk round and defect checks
  • - Ability to ensure vehicles are properly maintained (fuel, water, oil, screen wash)
  • - Ability to report defects to the Facilities Supervisor
  • - Ability to decommission defective vehicles from service
  • - Ability to lift, handle, and transport goods including food, beds, bedding, newspapers, furniture, and waste
  • - Ability to provide a postal distribution service for staff and patients
  • - Ability to assist in the Post room to sort and process mail
  • - Ability to maintain Portering vehicles and equipment
  • - Ability to complete weekly audit documentation and report any damage/defects to the line manager

Responsibilities

  • - Complete a daily walk round and defect checks and completing the vehicle log sheets appropriately. Making sure all vehicles have fuel, water, oil, screen wash etc.
  • - Ensure that any defects are reported to the Facilities Supervisor. Decommission any defective vehicles from service and liaise with the Facilities Supervisor to assess repairs needed. Any repairs and associated paperwork must be taken to Facilities Coordinator.
  • - The lifting, handling, transportation of goods including food, beds bedding, newspapers, furniture and waste.
  • - Provide a postal distribution service for staff and patients and where appropriate assisting in the Post room to sort and process mail.
  • - Maintenance of Portering vehicles and equipment, ensuring weekly audit documentation is completed and any damage / defects are reported to the line manager.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Bank Driver-Porter at West London NHS Trust?

The main responsibilities include driving service users to and from appointments, delivering and collecting goods from various Trust sites, performing portering tasks such as transporting goods, and ensuring vehicle maintenance and safety checks.

Is training provided for this role?

Yes, successful candidates will undertake a robust mandatory training program, which includes training on manual handling and health and safety, as well as Trust and departmental inductions.

What type of vehicles will I be responsible for?

You will be responsible for maintaining and operating Trust vehicles, ensuring they are fueled and in good working condition, and reporting any defects to the Facilities Supervisor.

Are there any specific qualifications needed for this position?

While specific qualifications are not listed, having experience in driving and manual handling, as well as good communication skills, would be beneficial.

What is the work environment like at West London NHS Trust?

The work environment is diverse and fulfilling, as it involves interacting with a wide range of service users and being part of a motivated team dedicated to providing excellent healthcare services.

How is performance monitored in this role?

Performance is monitored through regular audits and checks on vehicle maintenance, completion of log sheets, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Can I apply if I have a criminal record?

As this role involves working in the NHS and interacting with vulnerable populations, background checks will be conducted, and any relevant criminal history may be considered in accordance with Trust policies.

Is this role part-time or full-time?

This position is for a Bank Driver-Porter, which typically means it offers flexible work hours depending on the Trust's needs, allowing for part-time opportunities.

How can I contact someone for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Debbie Nicholson, Assistant Facilities Manager, at Debbie.Nicholson@westlondon.nhs.uk.

What does the Trust offer in terms of career development?

West London NHS Trust values career development and typically provides training opportunities and the potential for progression within the organization.

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West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical health care in the UK.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
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Mission & Purpose

West London NHS Trust provides mental health, community, and social care services across West London. The trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that supports mental well-being and physical health. Their purpose is to improve the lives of individuals and communities by offering comprehensive healthcare services, focusing on recovery and promoting mental health awareness. They aim to provide personalised care that respects the dignity and needs of each patient.

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