Band 2 Bank Logistics Assistant

We are advertising for several Bank Logistic/portering vacancies. As a member of the bank you get to chose which shifts and in what localities across our Leicestershire sites you apply for when we release our shifts on a weekly basis.

As a Bank Logistics Operative you will provide cover for our sites and deliver effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) when carrying out internal & external domestic duties, collect waste out of waste holding rooms, collect & deliver lining, do pharmacy runs, help R&D teams , and all other facilities actives.

What is the 'bank'? - The term 'Bank' refers to our pool of bank employees who are our temporary staffing solution, they cover annual leave and sickness across our sites.

Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews.

Please note in cases where a high volume of applications are received for a post, the closing date may be brought forward. Therefore applicants are advised to submit their completed application form as early as possible.

We pride ourselves on the high standards throughout our services. You will be a valued member of the Soft FM Team and will be respected for the work you do.

All roles will provide a range of duties across our Trust sites and support services to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service to all patients, staff and visitors is delivered.

The Logistics operative will carry out the following Facilities Management functions

• Receipt and Distribution of Healthcare related products
• Transportation of linen cages, waste bins / carts in and around hospital environments.
• Patient moves (reception to department or department to department
• Domestic and Reception cover
• Conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, trolley, bed etc. including assisting clinical staff to reduce risk
• To ensure all waste is collected, transported and disposed of in accordance with Trust Policies and procedures and current legislation.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay
• Free car parking
• Paid induction & training
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts
  
  

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.