Transport SupervisorNHS AfC: Band 3

Main area

Transport

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 3

Contract

Permanent: N/A

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)

Job ref

435-1LSC-LTH33.26

Site

Chorley District Hospital

Town

Chorley

Salary

£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata, per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

21/10/2026 23:59

One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.

One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership.

The Trusts that make up One LSC are:

· Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

· Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

· Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts.

The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.

Job overview

Please note that this post is Part of One LSC - a corporate collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and providing Estates and Facilities Services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To provide a comprehensive front-line logistic supervisor to support the service to all wards, clinics and departments within the geographical footprint of the Trust. Actively contribute to the strategic objectives of One LSC through collaborative working across partner organisations, fostering strong relationships, sharing best practice, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, efficient and sustainable services.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day care of all departmental vehicles. Assisting with driver enquires and forming part of the BCP response team. The post holder will be key to ensuring that all collections of blood samples, transfusions, mail and stores items though out the Trust are carried out safely and effectively. The postholder will be expected to support office and administrative tasks, carrying out weekly audits with the immediate team and producing written compliance reports.

The post-holder will demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism and set an example to others, must be flexible in approach and able to use own initiative to plan workload and resolve problems.

The post holder will deliver training, team briefs and return to work interviews. They will also plan staff training and development with Transport Manager. The post holder will ensure staff are kept abreast of changes and developments within the department, their area of work and across the Trust

Working for our organisation

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached, detailed job description and person specification in line with duties and responsibilities of the role

Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria

• • English and Maths to GCSE grade 5 or above
• • Full EU/UK driving licence

Desirable criteria

• • COSHH certificate
• • Health and Safety qualification
• • Group Training Certificate

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential criteria

• • Experience of supervising staff
• • Experience of Quality Assurance Auditing
• • Experience of workforce/HR processes

Desirable criteria

• • Experience of supervision of Transport service within a healthcare setting
• • Experience of report writing
• • Customer care experience

SkillsEssential criteria

• • Skilled in public relations
• • Able to communicate clearly
• • Able to complete documentation both in writing and digitally
• • Flexible approach to work
• • IT competent across a broad range of software applications

Desirable criteria

• • Understanding manual handling techniques
• • Understanding Infection Prevention Control

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary...