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We are seeking an enthusiastic and effective Transport Manager to provide leadership and develop our Transport Service here at NHS D&G.
This post would suit an experienced, proactive and motivated Transport with:
- Skills and knowledge of vehicles and team leadership
- Management of Operator Licence legislation and a large number of fleet vehicles.
- Quality improvement and collaborative team working across the board in regard to sustainability.
The sole person who has complete autonomy and responsibility of NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s Operator licence with required qualification which allows it to operate a commercial vehicle fleet under the Scottish Area Traffic rules and ensure it is safe, secure and legal.
Manage and develop a continuously changing Transport department (vehicles and staff). Along with managing and developing the Mailroom department staff at DGRI.
Overall fleet responsibility for the whole NHS Dumfries and Galloway region and area-wide transport advice.
Overall management of the internal and external mail service for the NHS region.
Overall management of the NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s lease vehicles.
Works closely with senior management and the National groups to manage the service and develop it into a sustainable and greener future (Health Facility Scotland, Senior team fleet meetings, travel and logistic meetings).
Details of post:
- 37.5 hours per week.
- Usual working hours are a 7.5 hour shift in-between the hours of 08:00-16:30.
- Operator Licence required.
We would be delighted to hear from you and informal enquiries are welcome - please contact Transport Department via generic email dg.transport-services@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
APPLICATION PROCESS
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INTERNATIONAL NURSES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway can support OSCE Training for international nurses from March 2022 for those who have completed CBT and English language. The following should be highlighted in your application: ~ Evidence of CBT completion date ~ Results of an English language test via IELTS or OET ~ Evidence of starting NMC registration If your application is progressed, documented evidence will be required. If this evidence is not highlighted on your application it will be presumed that you do meet the minimum criteria and will therefore not be shortlisted.
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.