Bank Driver/Courier

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Courier/Driver to work within our Transport Department at New Cross Hospital. Working as part of theTeam and individually

We are looking for enthusiastic self-motivated people who can work well on their own and as part of a team. You may berequired to work in other areas.

You must have a flexible approach to work hours and to meet the demands of the job; this flexibility is something that you may also find suits your needs.

All training and uniform will be provided

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible:

To assist in the provision of an effective and efficient Transport Service to all customers.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,270 to £21,318 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

225-EST-5420226

Job locations

New Cross Hosptial

Bentley Bridge Warehouse

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take part in a comprehensive courier service to General Practitioners, patients, Health Centres and other hospitals as directed by the Senior Transport Driver.

To complete daily routine deliveries/collections, plus any ad hoc additions as given.

To plan most efficient daily to complete all deliveries/collections required.

To load, accept responsibility for and deliver mail, specimens, parcels, medicines etc. as required by customers.

To transport bonafide passengers only as covered by Trust Policy and Insurance.

To maintain the vehicles in a clean, tidy condition at all times.

To report defects as they occur to enable the Senior Transport Driver to take appropriate action.

To carry out daily and weekly checks on your vehicle in accordance with the Drivers Handbook issued by the Trust to ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy at all times.

To complete and maintain a Log Sheet to account for all mileage, fuel, oil etc. in accordance with the current policy for the Trust.

To sign all entries on the Log Sheet as proof that you have completed the details and runs as recorded. NB. The Log Sheet is an accountable and audited document and must be safeguarded against loss.

To undertake additional driving duties as delegated by the Deputy Transport and Warehouse Manager within your experience and grade, including the collection of clinical waste from Trust premises.

To complete all paperwork associated with the collection or delivery of goods and confidential items.

To provide a high level of customer care when dealing with patients, visitors and staff.

To sign for and carry controlled drugs, and to carry expensive theatre instruments.

To deliver and collect loaded Sterile Services trolleys around the site.

If you hold a licence, to drive a fork lift truck, and 7.5 tonne vehicles as and when required.

To participate in a system to ensure that the necessary cover is provided during periods of sickness, annual leave etc.

To wear uniform as issued and maintain appearance at a standard commensurate with duties and role in accordance with the Trust Uniform Policy.

To attend mandatory training and any other training deemed necessary for the post holder to carry out their duties.

To wear an ID badge as issued in the interests of security in accordance with the Trust policy. To comply with Statutory and Health Authority Policies on Health & Safety Regulations and Governance.