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Job Title

Laundry Transport Driver

Band

AFC Band 3

Hours

37.5

Department

Laundry Services

Division

Estates and Facilities

• Role Summary and Purpose
• To carry out deliveries and collections of laundry across a number of internal and external site locations as per schedules and times
• To ensure compliance with client requirements and agreed delivery of service at all times
• To work as part of a team to carry out deliveries of laundry, goods, and PPE as required and as per schedule
• To carry out daily vehicle checks and complete basic vehicle maintenance tasks as required
• To ensure compliance by accurately completing all driving records as per current legislation
• To ensure all paperwork / electronic records are completed correctly, presented accurately and in a timely manner
• Protect the Trusts Operating Licence by adhering to the undertakings of the Operator Licence.
• Ensure that you work in a safe and controlled manner at all times

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Communications and Relationship skills

• Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
• Take a leading role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
• Provide advice and support to the Linen team.
• Inform the Transport Manager of any vehicle defects
• Advise the Transport Manager of any delays or incidences
• Act in a professional manner at all times

Analytical and Judgemental skills

• To maintain effective and efficient records of all Linen services, observing varying trends and evidencing them to the Laundry Manager.
• Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in services that may be required. Using judgement to rearrange priorities when necessary and in consultation with the Transport Manager and Laundry Manager; implementing contingency plans as appropriate
• Understand and adhere to procedures for dealing with complaints and ensure they are dealt with promptly and sympathetically. Be capable of writing a report of an incident if required to do so.
• Carry out thorough daily vehicle checks at the start and end of the shift
• Record all elements of the working day by manual data entry via the driver digital tachograph card

Planning and Organisational skills

• Attend briefing meetings with the Laundry Manager, and liaise with other Supervisors. To ensure operational continuity and appraise colleagues of any logistical problems
• Ensure daily working time and daily driving times are not exceeded in line with EU and WTD rules.

Please see Job Description & Person Specs for full details.