Band 2 Logistics Operative (Laundry)

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Leicester is seeking a Logistics Operative to provide essential patient support services. This role involves teamwork in delivering efficient services across various hospital departments, ensuring the timely movement of patients and equipment while maintaining high hygiene standards. The position offers flexibility and a supportive environment, with a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary with payments for unsocial hours and weekend enhancements

Free parking

Paid induction and training

Pension scheme

27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

Responsibilities

• Receipt and distribution of healthcare products.
• Transportation of linen cages, waste bins, and carts within the hospital.
• Patient transfers within the hospital.

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Operative

Are you seeking a stable and rewarding role within the NHS? Leicester Partnership Trust offers a position that provides a sense of satisfaction and a supportive working environment. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility to our staff.

We have a 34.75 hours Logistics Operative (site based) vacancy on a 4-week rota, working 8 am to 4 pm at the Evington Centre, within our Estates and Facilities Directorate.

Role Overview

The post holder will deliver high-quality, responsive, and efficient patient support services to wards and departments, acting professionally and in accordance with departmental procedures. The role involves teamwork to provide porter and laundry services, ensuring timely movement of patients, mail, furniture, materials, and equipment within the site.

Requirements

• Uniform, provided by the Trust, must be worn at all times within the hospital environment. Personal hygiene standards must be maintained.
• Applicants should bring photo ID, proof of right to work, and proof of address to interviews.
• Early application submission is advised as the closing date may be moved forward if high application volume is received.

Key Responsibilities

• Receipt and distribution of healthcare products
• Transportation of linen cages, waste bins, and carts within the hospital
• Patient transfers within the hospital
• Domestic and reception duties
• Movement of patients using wheelchairs, trolleys, beds, etc., assisting clinical staff to minimize risks
• Handling of deceased persons following Trust policies
• Waste management in accordance with policies and legislation

Benefits

• Competitive salary with payments for unsocial hours and weekend enhancements
• Free parking
• Paid induction and training
• Pension scheme
• 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

Additional Information

Roles are available across various sites; some may require mobility and may not be accessible via public transport. Applications are encouraged promptly as the advert may close early upon receiving sufficient applications.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings, serving over 1 million people. We are committed to a diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Further details on benefits and policies are available in the 'Information for Applicants' document. We support flexible working arrangements and require all staff to have the right to work in the UK. New staff will undergo a 6-month probation period, and DBS checks are at the applicant's expense.