Logistics Coordinator (Days)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Chatham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chatham is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage the distribution of patient journeys effectively. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the team to ensure high-quality service and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills. A caring attitude towards patients is essential, along with a willingness to undergo training. The position offers a salary of £27,770.97 per annum and requires a commitment to delivering service excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Customer focused with a strong 'can do' attitude.
• Good communication and problem solving skills with strong time management ability.
• I.T. Literate.
• A caring attitude towards patients and an outgoing, friendly manner.
• Willing to undergo suitable training including Manual Handling and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the distribution of patient journeys with care.
• Manage time efficient routes on a daily basis.
• Deal with all routine routes in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the management team for potential problems.
• Coordinate and provide support to Ambulance Care Assistants.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving

IT Literacy

Job description

Position: Logistics Coordinator - Days

Location: Chatham, ME5 8RZ

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (06:00 - 15:00, 12:00 - 21:00 - Monday to Friday)

Salary: £27,770.97 per annum

Job outline:

ACA Logistics Coordinator, you will ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day operation within the Patient Transport Service by coordinating the distribution of patient journeys with care and respect.

You will work as part of a team alongside Planners, Help Desk Agents, Logistics Specialists and other Site Controllers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand patient mobility, special needs and staff rosters to allocate appropriate resources effectively.
• Follow the protocols set out for day control to ensure a uniform way of working across the team.
• Manage time efficient routes on a daily basis, making effective use of resources in order to meet patient requirements.
• Deal with all routine routes in a timely manner so that an appropriate response is provided.
• Liaise with the management team to identify any potential problems.
• Treat all callers with respect, courtesy and cordiality, whilst obtaining relevant accurate information quickly.
• Coordinate and provide support to Ambulance Care Assistants and Emergency Medical Technicians and liaise with customers to ensure an excellent service is offered and delivered.
• Ensure utilisation is managed to the highest levels whilst managing costs to the KPIs set.
• Carry out Administration and ensure that record keeping is kept to a high standard.
• Promote a high level of morale, ensuring the team remain customer focused, whilst maintaining integrity at all times.
• Ensure the contracted service is delivered on a timely basis to the required standard in line with policies and procedures.
• Organise and allocate resources to optimise service delivery.
• To attend Back to the Floor days with the crews periodically.

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Customer focused with a strong 'can do' attitude.
• Good communication and problem solving skills with strong time management ability.
• I.T. Literate.
• A caring attitude towards patients and an outgoing, friendly manner, able to show empathy and respect
• Wlling to undergo suitable training including Manual Handling, Risk Assessment, Customer Services, Client Induction and First Aid.
• Able to deal with multiple tasks and prioritise.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of Patient Transport Services.
• Experience of working in confidential environment.
• Geographical knowledge of the local area to be worked within.