Driver Chargehand

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Sheffield is looking for a Chargehand Driver to manage the Transport team and oversee daily transport services. The role includes responsibilities like participating in patient movement duties, conducting staff reviews, and ensuring effective staffing levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to act in emergency situations. This position offers full-time employment in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Transport team to deliver transport services on a day to day basis.
• Participate in patient movement duties when required.
• Carry out annual Individual Performance Reviews with staff.
• Assist in compiling duty rotas and work schedules.
• Ensure staffing levels cover all Transport requirements.
• Liaise with various department heads regarding transport provision.
• Act on behalf of Facilities out of hours.
• Respond to incident calls to support emergency response teams.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Chargehand Driver. The post holder will be responsible for managing the Transport team in the delivery of transport services on a day to day basis. Other duties include participating in all patient movement duties when required, carrying out annual Individual Performance Reviews with staff, identifying training and development needs, and receiving and signing for parcels, including medical records and specimens as required.

To ensure the Transport service runs smoothly and efficiently, support the compilation of duty rotas and work schedules, and ensure effective deployment of staff at short notice (e.g., Urgent Covid / Sample collections). Ensure staffing levels are provided to cover all Transport requirements, and inform the Transport manager of any potential difficulties. Liaise with Heads of Departments, GP surgery managers, Matrons and Site managers regarding provision of the Transport Services and direct staff duties. Act on behalf of Facilities out of hours, under the direction of the site manager in charge. Respond to incident calls to support the Trust’s emergency response teams as required.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides benefits for its employees, including commitments to professional development and policies to support balancing personal and professional lives.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gregg Chapman Job title: Transport Manager Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone]

Responsibilities

• Manage the Transport team to deliver transport services on a day to day basis.
• Participate in patient movement duties when required.
• Carry out annual Individual Performance Reviews with staff and identify training and development needs.
• Receive and sign for parcels, including medical records and specimens as required.
• Assist in compiling duty rotas and work schedules and deploy staff effectively at short notice.
• Ensure staffing levels cover all Transport requirements and alert the Transport manager to potential difficulties.
• Liaise with Heads of Departments, GP surgery managers, Matrons and Site managers regarding Transport provision and direct staff duties.
• Act on behalf of Facilities out of hours under the direction of the site manager in charge.
• Respond to incident calls to support the Trust’s emergency response teams as required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications are not specified in the provided description.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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