Job summary
A UK Driver Licence with B1 category entitlement, held for a minimum 3 years, is essential. D1 minibus category is also desirable. Candidates will need to work in a team and provide a safe and efficient service.
Main duties of the job
The Trust employs a dedicated team of drivers providing light goods delivery and passenger transport services using a modern fleet of vans and minibuses between major HHFT hospitals and the wider healthcare community around Hampshire.This important role involves the delivery and collection of specimen samples, pharmaceuticals, letter post and parcel post, ensuring the Trust provides the highest level of care and support to our patients and staff. In this role, drivers can also expect to deliver a varied mix of assorted miscellaneous items such as medical supplies and essential equipment.
Where qualified, drivers could expect to undertake NHS staff shuttle transfers between Basingstoke and Winchester using a 16-passenger seat minibus.We are looking for staff that can commit to a varied work pattern based on 37.5 hours per week including occasional weekend working (for which an enhanced rate is payable).
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience 1
Essential
Desirable
- Proffesional driver - Bus / Ambulance / Lorry
Experience 2
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience 1
Essential
Desirable
- Proffesional driver - Bus / Ambulance / Lorry
Experience 2
Essential
Desirable
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).
