Facilities Assistant - DriverNHS

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within our busy Facilities Team at Rampton Hospital working as a Facilities Assistant - Driver in our Transport and Portering Departments.

Flexibility is essential, as the service need dictates a 24/7 coverage to accommodate patient movement. Working 5 days in a 7 day period, between the core hours of 06.00 - 22.00hrs, with weekend working required. There is a requirement to participate in an "on call" service on a rotation basis to cover emergency patient movement out of hours, therefore the successful applicant, when on call, must have a maximum response time of 30 minutes from home to Rampton.

All applicants must must have held a full UK Manual British Driving Licence for a minimum of 12 months, with C1 & D1 categories listed, be over 21 years of age and must have less than 6 points on your licence.

All applicants will be expected to successfully undertake a Group 2 Medical which will be arranged by the Trust and a DVLA Drivers Licence Check.

Main duties of the job

To primarily support the Transport Department in providing a service to transport patients to Hospitals, Prisons, Courts and various other destinations in the country.

There is also a requirement to support the Portering Department working in our main stores, delivering and collecting items from around the hospital and also to work in our waste management centre.

Driving duties would take priority.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job description

To drive any vehicle in the fleet in connection with the conveyance of patients and staff. Ensuring task schedules, method statements and procedures within the area of work are followed and that a high quality service is maintained.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.