Job Description

The Air Mattress Assistant/Driver plays a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and transportation of air mattresses within the hospital and between external locations.



This role involves cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining air mattresses to meet infection control standards while also managing their collection, transport, and delivery between West Suffolk Hospital, Colchester Hospital, and Ipswich Hospital.



The post holder must follow Standard Operating Procedures for air mattress cleaning and adhere to NHS infection control policies. Additionally, the role requires safe vehicle operation and timely deliveries to maintain hospital efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive delivery vehicle to customer locations, ensuring timely and safe deliveries.

Assist with the packing and loading/unloading of equipment.

Provide excellent customer service to clients during deliveries and pickups.

Ensure all equipment is well-maintained and in good working condition.

Handle any issues or customer queries in a professional manner.

Maintain accurate delivery logs and inventory records.

Skills & Qualifications:

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Experience with driving large vehicles or delivery vans preferred.

Ability to lift heavy items (air mattresses and equipment) and perform manual labour.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Basic knowledge of handling equipment or willingness to learn.

Previous experience in a delivery or logistics role is a plus.



#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community



We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.



The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.



Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.



We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.



With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.



We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.



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Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Cleaning & Maintenance of Air Mattresses



Follow policies for cleaning and deep cleaning of air mattresses. Prepare disinfectant solution and ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage. Inspect mattress pumps and cables for damage before cleaning and report any faults to the EBME team. Clean and disinfect the air mattress using yellow microfiber cloths and approved cleaning solutions. Remove, wash, and dry mattress covers at the correct temperature to prevent contamination. Ensure all modular mattress sections are properly disinfected and free from stains or odours. Inflate mattresses after cleaning to check for punctures, damage, or signs of wear before returning them to service. * Store cleaned mattresses appropriately to prevent contamination before transport.