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Job summary

Main area
Facilities
Grade
4
Contract
Permanent: Per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
186-1035-25-MH
Employer
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Rampton Hospital
Town
Retford
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/08/2025 23:59

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Transport Supervisor

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Job overview

We are looking for a Transport Supervisor who will be responsible for the daily delivery of an efficient and effective patient focused quality Transport service.  Providing visible day to day leadership to our Transport Team by planning, organising and supervising to ensure all performance targets are met

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. 

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. 

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.  

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. 

 

Main duties of the job

The post requires an individual with specific Facilities Service and supervisor qualification or experience in the leadership of people and services ensuring that services are delivered in line with specified standards and service priorities.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Daily Allocations of workload for the Transport  Teams, providing full supervisory cover, including managing annual leave, staff meetings and training.

Able to drive, and have a good knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation including within Emergency situations in Blue Light situations.

Co-ordination of maintenance requirements of all the Rampton Hospital Fleet, ensuring where applicable vehicles have up-to-date MOTs and Servicing in place and all emergency maintenance needs are dealt with promptly.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience plus additional knowledge acquired through training and experience to diploma level or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised cleaning or support services qualification

Training

Essential criteria
  • Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the Trust
  • Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post.
Desirable criteria
  • CPC and Blue Light Trained
  • I. L.M or or equivalent supervisor qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in staff supervision
  • Experienced in managing rotas and shift patterns
  • Experience of fleet/transport management
Desirable criteria
  • Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff
  • Experience in managing sickness absence and wellbeing

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety including COSHH/risk assessments/manual handling activities
  • Knowledge of fleet/transport management including electric vehicles
  • Knowledge of DVSA
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements
  • Knowledge of secure patient transport
  • Understanding of Infection Control
  • Knowledge of electric vehicle fleet

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good administration skills
  • Skilled in people supevision
  • Skilled in managing rotas and resources
  • Good Communication skills
  • Meeting accurate deadlines
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Packages
Desirable criteria
  • Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jack Walters
Job title
Facilities Support Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01777 247450
Additional information

Fiona Denovan

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