Facilities & Maintenance Operative in Bournemouth

Shore Medical is a GP Super Partnership with 6 practices across Poole and Bournemouth. We aspire to offer exceptional care to our 58,000 patients and are innovative in our approach to developing new teams and pathways to ever improve how general practice is delivered. We have a friendly and supportive team of more than 200 staff, with over 40 GP’s, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Nurses, Mental Health specialists and our range of administrative staff. We have a great social side to our team with Summer and Christmas parties, running and paddle boarding groups as well as many other events throughout the year.

The Opportunity

Shore Medical is seeking an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Operative to join the team, this role works across all Shore practices with the focus being on maintaining an accurate filing system, process paper medical records, provide warehouse and delivery support, and undertake general maintenance and facilities duties. This role will ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of records, stock and supplies while helping maintain practice buildings, grounds and equipment to a high standard.

Job Type: Part Time – 30 hours per week

Hours: 7.30am-1.30pm Monday to Friday

Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow best practices for health and safety within the warehouse, while driving and when carrying out maintenance activities.
• Meet delivery schedules and operational deadlines.
• Be responsible for the planned and ad hoc collection and delivery of vaccinations, medications and other temperature-sensitive clinical items across all six Shore Medical Group practices, ensuring all deliveries are completed safely, securely and within agreed timescales.
• Ensure the Cold Chain Protocol is followed at all times when transporting vaccinations and temperature-sensitive medicines, including the correct use of approved transport containers, temperature monitoring equipment and documentation, and promptly reporting any temperature excursions or breaches in accordance with organisational policy.
• Ensure the company vehicle is roadworthy and report any defects immediately including checks such as tyre pressures, servicing and MOT’s etc. The postholder will be responsible for delivering the vehicle to the garage and collecting.
• Load and unload boxes, medical records, stock, furniture and equipment safely.
• Track collections and deliveries using computer software and scanners.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse staff, practice teams and management regarding deliveries, collections and maintenance requests.
• Maintain an accurate filing system and records.
• Support the Medical Records team in obtaining and processing patient records.

About You

• Proven experience in a similar Facilities and Maintenance role - ideally in a GP/similar setting working independently.
• A clean, points free and valid full Manual Driver’s License. A clean and valid commercial driver’s license will also be considered.
• Physical ability to load and unload boxes and stand for frequent periods of time.
• Ability to unload, unpack, pack and load deliveries with frequent periods of lifting/moving equipment.
• Excellent vision and hand-eye coordination to stay safe while driving.
• Experienced in maintenance, repairs and logistics - with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• GCSE English & Maths and basic computer literacy - experience working with a filing system.

We Offer

• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Parking on-site at most of our practices.
• Continuous Professional Development.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to NHS discounts.

Shore Medical Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, marriage or civil partnership status, gender, gender expression or gender identity, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996: All applicants will be asked to provide the required documented evidence of eligibility to live and work in the UK. In completing this application, you are giving Shore Medical Group permission to contact the Home Office/UKBA to establish your immigration status and eligibility to work at Shore Medical Group.