Job summary
We are seeking to recruit one part-time driver on a 24.75 hour contract (Monday to Wednesday) to join our dedicated transport team, as an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of driving one of our 9 seater minibuses. This role is to ensure the safe and efficient cross site transportation of staff to a timed schedule.
Main duties of the job
NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include:
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Cross site transportation:Driving and adhering to all road laws. Safe and efficient cross site transportation of staff.
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Vehicle Maintenance:Performing regular checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked.
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Adhering to Safety Protocols:Following strict health and safety guidelines.
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Record Keeping:Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties.
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Assisting staff:Providing assistance to staff with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport.
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Communication:Communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination.
These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable, and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets
To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections
The post will require some problem solving to address on site customerenquiries
To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keepingwithin timed schedules, and working unsupervised
Planning of own day to day work tasks
To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by currentschedules
To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehiclelog sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations.
To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres,lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as requiredplus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of thedriver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer forrepairs, servicing and MOT's
To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and crosscontamination
To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods,observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury toself and other persons
There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levelswithin the Trust.
To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintainthe agreed level of service.
The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load asappropriate
To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occuroutside your agreed schedule
Job description
Job responsibilities
To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets
To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections
The post will require some problem solving to address on site customerenquiries
To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keepingwithin timed schedules, and working unsupervised
Planning of own day to day work tasks
To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by currentschedules
To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehiclelog sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations.
To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres,lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as requiredplus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of thedriver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer forrepairs, servicing and MOT's
To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and crosscontamination
To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods,observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury toself and other persons
There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levelswithin the Trust.
To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintainthe agreed level of service.
The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load asappropriate
To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occuroutside your agreed schedule
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clean driving licence for use of up to 7.5 tonne weight
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of other road users including pedestrians to ensure safety of others
- Able to communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner, in order to maintain good working relationships and being an effective team member
- Able to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative
- Able to manage time and prioritise tasks
- Ability to carry out manual handling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clean driving licence for use of up to 7.5 tonne weight
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of other road users including pedestrians to ensure safety of others
- Able to communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner, in order to maintain good working relationships and being an effective team member
- Able to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative
- Able to manage time and prioritise tasks
- Ability to carry out manual handling
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).
