University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Courier Driver

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Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a driver to join their Transport Department working amongst a team of drivers.

The role requirements are based on a 'courier style' service to the healthcare establishments in and around Sussex ensuring our communities are enabled to receive the treatment and resources they need. Predominantly based at Worthing Hospital with occasional working across the Trust to support the service as and when required.

Dri

Drive

Main duties of the job

Courier duties include multiple delivery and collections of pathology, pharmacy, medical records, surgical instruments and replenishment of GP Surgery items across Sussex.

All drivers are required to carry out electronic vehicle checks and complete necessary paperwork on a daily basis. General maintenance and daily cleaning tasks in line with all Infection Control Policy is compulsory on each shift you work.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

15 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.08 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

279-6856913-JAN25

Job locations

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Driver required to support the busy hospital in-house transport service operating from St Richards and Worthing Hospitals.
Courier duties include multiple delivery and collections of pathology, pharmacy, medical records, pharmaceuticals and sterile services throughout West Sussex. All drivers are required to carry out electronic vehicle checks and complete necessary paperwork on a daily basis. General maintenance and cleaning of the vehicles is also compulsory on each shift you work.

Communication

The post holder will be required to work amongst a small team of drivers but predominantly alone. You will be responsible for reporting all vehicle defects to the relevant persons. You will come into contact with Trust staff, external stakeholders and members of the public.
Vehicle safety and maintenance checks are key to the daily driving role. It is crucial to report any maintenance/defects/damage immediately.

Please see job description and person specs for full details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Driver required to support the busy hospital in-house transport service operating from St Richards and Worthing Hospitals.
Courier duties include multiple delivery and collections of pathology, pharmacy, medical records, pharmaceuticals and sterile services throughout West Sussex. All drivers are required to carry out electronic vehicle checks and complete necessary paperwork on a daily basis. General maintenance and cleaning of the vehicles is also compulsory on each shift you work.

Communication

The post holder will be required to work amongst a small team of drivers but predominantly alone. You will be responsible for reporting all vehicle defects to the relevant persons. You will come into contact with Trust staff, external stakeholders and members of the public.
Vehicle safety and maintenance checks are key to the daily driving role. It is crucial to report any maintenance/defects/damage immediately.

Please see job description and person specs for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

D1 entitlement
CPC Qualification & Tacho Card (in date)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

D1 entitlement
CPC Qualification & Tacho Card (in date)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)