Job summary
To provide a delivery and collection service of stores, pharmacy, post, medical records, and any other items agreed with the line manager around the hospital and the satellite sites. On occasions it may be requested to carry out collections and delivery of stores from General Practices, General Dental Practices, local hospitals, community hospitals and any other areas required.
Duties also include providing the cross-site minibus service for staff, patients, and Trust members.
Main duties of the job
1. OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Collection and delivery of post, general stores, supplies, stationery, and equipment (Non-IT / Medical Equipment). Pharmacy supplies, patients note, etc. from all sites associated with the Trust.
Collection and pick-up of Trust employees, visitors or persons who require transportation to meet operational needs for or on behalf of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Perform administrative tasks by keeping accurate daily work logs in relation to goods transported and vehicles used to include any accident forms that will have to be completed.
Ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy by doing a daily inspection of fuel, water, oil, tyres, lights, and any fluid leaks etc. The vehicles must be regularly kept clean and refuelled Weekly using the fuel card supplied and return the receipt to the transport department. Follow the transport department guidance on breakdowns and reporting accidents.
Portray a professional, polite, and courteous approach as representatives of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Provide cover on any other route as and when required.
Undertake any other duties as are determined by the needs of the department.
To use analytical and judgemental skills to always carry out duties efficiently.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and work under own initiative & use planning and organisational skills and to work under minimal supervision.
To ensure goods arrive at their destination safely and on time.
The driver may be required to work overtime if the service requires it and maybe asked to cover often at short notice.
Uniforms are expected to be always worn and to be maintained in a clean and tidy manner. Where Mobile phones are provided, this is for business use only and is expected to be charged and working while on duty and must not be used whilst the vehicles are in motion. ID badges must be always worn.
The driver may be required occasionally to train and supervise new staff and agency drivers on scheduled routes and may be required to work different shift patterns than their normal scheduled.
It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that when parking the vehicle on the public highway, the vehicle is parked on a permitted area. Should parking tickets be issued, it will be the drivers responsibility to pay for it.
Use of physical effort will be required e.g. lifting heavy loads. Must follow manual handling guidelines when handling/moving stores and post.
Ability to organise additional duties, prioritise workloads, covering alternative routes when diversions take place, severe weather, and traffic conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and work under own initiative & use planning and organisational skills and to work under minimal supervision.
To ensure goods arrive at their destination safely and on time.
The driver may be required to work overtime if the service requires it and maybe asked to cover often at short notice.
Uniforms are expected to be always worn and to be maintained in a clean and tidy manner. Where Mobile phones are provided, this is for business use only and is expected to be charged and working while on duty and must not be used whilst the vehicles are in motion. ID badges must be always worn.
The driver may be required occasionally to train and supervise new staff and agency drivers on scheduled routes and may be required to work different shift patterns than their normal scheduled.
It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that when parking the vehicle on the public highway, the vehicle is parked on a permitted area. Should parking tickets be issued, it will be the drivers responsibility to pay for it.
Use of physical effort will be required e.g. lifting heavy loads. Must follow manual handling guidelines when handling/moving stores and post.
Ability to organise additional duties, prioritise workloads, covering alternative routes when diversions take place, severe weather, and traffic conditions.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- A-C GCSE English & Math
- Completion of a vechile and/or passenger safetcy course
- Possess a full, clean driving licence
Desirable
- Completion of a manual handling course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Geographic knowledge of London
- A general understanding of transport legislation and driver responsibilities
- A good understanding of Health & Safety legislation
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Numerate & Analtycail skill
- Good written and oral commuication skills
- Work to strict deadlines & work under pressure
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- A-C GCSE English & Math
- Completion of a vechile and/or passenger safetcy course
- Possess a full, clean driving licence
Desirable
- Completion of a manual handling course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Geographic knowledge of London
- A general understanding of transport legislation and driver responsibilities
- A good understanding of Health & Safety legislation
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Numerate & Analtycail skill
- Good written and oral commuication skills
- Work to strict deadlines & work under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
