University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Transport Driver

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Job summary

As part of the transport team the post holder will provide an efficient and effective customer focused distribution service, engaging with clinical staff as well as the general public. Right first time and every time to all contracts including ,wards, patients, departments and areas within the University Hospital of North Staffordshire (NHS) Trust plus country wide sample runs (i.e Birmingham, London Sheffield etc). Transporting staff and equipment to different areas in and around UHNM sites.

This is achieved by working an agreed 17 week rotas with varying rotas between the hours of 6am-9pm including covering bank holidays and weekends, which can change due to departmental changes (eg covering sickness and annual leave). The post requires the individual to be flexible and motivated and able to work to clearly defined achievable, individual and team goals and any other duties to complete the tasks required of the Trust.

Main duties of the job

You will be placed on a 17 week Rota, mainly Monday - Friday working within the hours of 6am-9pm. You will be required to drive a range of vehicles from Electric cars-vans up to larger 3.5 tonne Lutons. we travel mainly around the royal and County sites delivering and collecting stock, samples, notes and small objects also moving up to larger items i.e. beds cages full of stock etc. We also travel nationally across the UK collecting stock and samples and move staff around the local area. Jobs can also be found within the Job Description and more can be explained in the interview stage.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7797888

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road Transport services (Main Site)

Stoke On Trent

ST46QG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hold and maintain a full clean Driving Licence plus holds CPC. In-house vocational training will be provided as required e.g compactor training for emptying bins, tail lifts, ramps, different sized vehicles

Provide a full range of distribution services to all contracts including wards, departments and areas within the University Hospitals of North Midlands Trust and other external customers/suppliers as required by the service

Covers a wide geographical area and includes entry to patients houses where they are unable to answer the door or have limited mobility/capacity - door lock codes are provided for entry to premises (eg hospices, care homes etc)

Providing a wait and return transport service (eg taking staff members to patient homes and returning them to site following completion of their job)

Collection/delivering/signing for Pharmaceuticals and controlled drugs between sites (individually signing for all medication as a Legal document)

Movement of valuable Trust items from and between sites (eg CDs, patient belongings, ReSPECT forms, medical equipment such as beds, ultrasound machines etc)

Movement of general and clinical waste and offensive materials

Abide by the Trusts Fleet & Transport Management Policy and Driver Code of Practice

Abide by the Trusts Dignity at Work Policy whilst dealing with any member of staff, patient or members of the public

Conform to all Trust Policies and Procedures including those relating to the Logistics Section - ensuring compliance with Trust Controls Assurance and Health & safety Legislation promoting safe working practice and conform to any relevant legislative and codes of practice

Assist in the improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the service and assist in the best use of resources by complying with service reviews

Training new starters on routes as the 17-week rota will take time to learn

Check all vehicles and equipment daily or prior to use, ensuring they are safe to use and recording and reporting any defects

Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment whilst on duty and immediately report all security breaches, adverse incidents and accidents to the supervisor

Opening and closing of the Transport site whilst out of the office and other areas where vehicles are held

Assist with making cost savings by using resources as economically as possible as directed by the Trust

Attend regular briefings with the Transport Department Supervisors and/or Manager

Respond to all directions given to you within the agreed restrictions and timescale

Develop and maintain a harmonious industrial relationship with all staff and representatives

Take active responsibility for personal development reviews with Line Manager and attend any courses or training events appropriate to the job specification, Division and/or Trust requirements to a recognised and achievable standard