The Driver and Logistics Manager will be integral in ensuring that the rota's are in place for the vans to be driven to the required locations, are clean, fully stocked to support the aims of the SWP ODN service across Devon, Cornwall & Somerset, whilst ensuring that the vans are safe, well maintained and all service records and documentation are maintained. The role involves management of equipment owner by the ODN, arranging maintenance and servicing as well as ordering new equipment. Additionally, there will be a requirement to support the collection of data required by NHS England for the respective projects relating to the vans.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of driving, maintenance vehicle documentation and consumable stocking, cleaning, and removing waste from the vans (including clinical and domestic waste).

Co-ordinating where the vans will go, ensuring that the publicity of events is timely, and any other activities which are required to run a professional and bespoke service. Ensure that the vans are delivered to the agreed location, clean and fully stocked for the working day, orderequipment and monitor stock level.

Develop links with service providers (including homeless hostels, local drug and alcohol services/ teams) to inform them of mobile clinic activities, encourage their participation, and identify potential testing sites.

Plan and co-ordinate logistics, paperwork, pathways and stock for all outreach session. Manage maintenance schedule and servicing for vans, equipment and consumables.

Liaise with the other driver(s) to ensure they have all the information and instructions needed to carry out the service delivery across the SWP ODN.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

SERVICE COORDINATION

1. To co-ordinate and be responsible for the day-to-day, operational management of the mobile outreach vans.

2. Undertake promotional activities to publicise the mobile outreach service to ensure the service is well known and well attended.

3. To support the work of the Hepatitis C Trust and the SWP ODN by developing your knowledge of hepatitis C, and act as a source of advice and support to people accessing the vans.

4. Collect and record all administrative, recording and monitoring systems for the community health vans ensuring they are in line with the SWP ODNs internal policies and procedures.

5. To take full responsibility for the community health vans, ensuring that all documentation is up to date including MOT, Tax, repair, maintenance serving and insurance.

6. Monitor stock level, order consumables and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to arrange maintenance and servicing for vans and equipment such as fibroscan and cepheid machine.

7. Work in partnership with local hospital staff and volunteers to ensure the community health vans are fully staffed and appropriate patient pathways are in place.

8. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders proactively to collect data and arrange deliveries.

9. Act as a professional lead member for the community health vans and main point of contact for the NHS P Drivers and with the public and site staff at testing locations.

10. Be responsible for the co-ordination of the drivers and all operational matters concerning the van including daily vehicles checks, stock regular stock checking and cleaning inspections.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCategory C1 UK Driving licence
• oAt least five GCSEs, grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths

Desirable

• oAny healthcare related qualifications

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oFull clean UK Driving licence, held for more than 5 years

Desirable

• oProven knowledge of the Hepatitis C Virus and Liver related illness
• oDemonstrable experience of working in the health service or for vulnerable people's services

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people, from service uses to senior clinicians and managers. .
• oHighly developed interpersonal skills able to engage and maintain relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital of Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

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