Van Driver and Admin Assistant – Sexual Health Screening

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Trust in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated individual to drive a screening van, manage supplies, and support a vital health screening initiative. This role involves ensuring the van is stocked, collecting patient data, and assisting with clerical tasks in the Sexual Health Screening team. The position is on a fixed-term contract for 18 months, with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to staff well-being.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Policies supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Ability to handle logistical responsibilities and maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Experience in a clinical/healthcare setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive screening van to various sites in Sheffield.
• Manage inventory of clinical supplies for outreach sessions.
• Provide clerical support to the Sexual Health Screening team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Clerical support

Tools

Inform software

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for the collection of the screening van and driving/delivery of the van to agreed sites across Sheffield. They will ensure stock, resources, and equipment are maintained for each outreach session and secured afterward. They will register patient details using the Inform software and collect screening attendance information.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Collecting the screening van from RHH site and transporting it to agreed sites across Sheffield based on the planned screening rota, returning to base at the end of each session. Some events may occur outside of office hours.
2. Ensuring the van is stocked with relevant consumables, resources, and equipment, including blood taking supplies, swabbing materials, and PPE.
3. Securing and returning consumables, resources, and equipment after each session.
4. Providing clerical support to the Sexual Health Screening team, including registering patients on the Inform system, recording safeguarding information, and collecting attendance data.
5. Supporting the setup and cleanup of clinical areas before and after activities, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
6. Collecting and delivering samples to RHH site for processing.

This organization values and respects all staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors, offering excellent benefits including professional development opportunities and policies supporting work-life balance.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed-term contract basis for 18 months (until 31/03/2027) as part of a limited-term project within the Trust. The contract's fixed-term status will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations, considering the project's requirements and timescales.

Note: Any secondment must be approved by your current line manager.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Shana Jae Newman
• Job Title: Operational Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]