Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Driver

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Job summary

We have positions available for a Driver to join the team at Cramlington hospital working Monday - Sunday on a shift pattern

Please note that it is a requirement of NHFML that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate, if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

Driving, cleaning, refuelling and maintaining l vehicles
Delivery of goods collection of , Mail, Pharmacy, specimens, Stores and equipment as required..

Previous similar experience would be beneficial, although is not essential as full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Uniform will be provided.

Please note that NHFML is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. Please note the terms and conditions are closely aligned to that of the NHS.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6758656LW

Job locations

Northumbria Specialist emergency care hospital

Northumbria way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collection and delivery of mail and specimens to and from the main hospital sites to other locations within the trust.

To deliver pharmacy, pathology and NHS supplies as required.

To collect and deliver surgical instruments from GP Practices to main sites for cleaning.

Attend training courses as required in line with trust policies and procedures.

Ensure vehicle is maintained in accordance with trust policies and is kept clean.

Collect and deliver dirty/clean linen from locations across the trust.

Collect clinical waste and dispose of in accordance with guidelines.

Collect household refuse and confidential waste and dispose of in the correct manner.

Ensure all paperwork is correctly completed and signatures obtained for items delivered and received as appropriate.

Training new drivers as necessary.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management.