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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Facilities Management
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You need team leadership experience, flexibility to travel, management experience in public or commercial sectors, and strong communication skills for engaging on transport matters.
  • You will lead logistics, manage patient transport, oversee teams, handle budgets, develop car parking strategies, and ensure effective communication across departments.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in team leadership and supporting the sustainability manager in delivering the Trust's Green Plan is essential.
  • The role requires flexibility to travel across Trust sites along with prior management experience in public sector, commercial or facilities environments.
  • Strong communication skills are vital for engaging effectively on all transported related matters both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead logistics operations at the Warehouse Distribution Centre.
  • Manage Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT), taxi and courier services, inter-site staff transport, and car parking.
  • Oversee a small in-house team and third-party suppliers to deliver cost-effective services.
  • Develop and implement car parking strategies and CPMS systems.
  • Ensure effective internal and external communications across departments and stakeholders.
  • Budget management of all Transport contracts and staffing.
  • Cross-departmental and organisational collaboration.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Transport and Logistics Manager at Oxford Health NHS?

The primary responsibility is to lead the strategic and operational delivery of transport services, including managing non-emergency patient transport, car parking, and the efficient movement of medical equipment and assets across the Trust.

Is prior management experience required for this role?

Yes, prior management experience in public sector, commercial, or facilities environments is essential for this role.

What qualifications or experience do I need for this position?

Proven experience in team leadership, management within transport and logistics, and supporting sustainability initiatives is required. Strong communication skills are also vital.

Will I be required to travel for this position?

Yes, flexibility to travel across Trust sites is required for this role.

What are the benefits offered to employees in this role?

Benefits include excellent opportunities for career progression, tailored learning and development, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days with continuous service), NHS discounts, a competitive pension scheme, a lease car scheme, and access to mental health support services among others.

Who can I contact for more information about this role?

You can contact Ann Helsdon, Head of Facilities, via email at ann.helsdon@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or by phone at 07887895047.

What values does Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust uphold?

The values upheld by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are "Caring, safe and excellent."

Are there opportunities for training and development in this role?

Yes, there are access to tailored individual and trust-wide learning and development opportunities.

What is the organizational structure of the transport services department?

The Transport and Logistics Manager will oversee a small in-house team and work with third-party suppliers to deliver cost-effective services.

Is the role focused solely on transport services?

While primarily focused on transport services, the role also includes responsibilities related to car parking and the movement and storage of medical equipment and assets.

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.