Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Driver

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Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. 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.

We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Drivers to join our bank to work within our hospital and community sites. In return you will can offer you:

Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
Paid annual leave
Pension scheme
A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
Option to block-book shifts in a set period
SMS notifications of shift availability
Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
Free uniform, where applicable

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated drivers to join our bank. Our drivers are involved with:

The 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

The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We have variety of shifts across 7 days a week and there will be hours to suit all. We offer hourly pay enhancements for shifts covered at night and over the weekends. This equates to approx. £13.66 per hour on a Saturday or any weekday between the hours of 8pm and 6am, or £17.83 per hour on a Sunday or public holiday.

About us

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) covers a large geographical area, providing safe and high-quality care in both hospital and community settings. As such we need to be able to respond quickly to meet demands caused by an increase in patient activity, staff holidays or illness. This is where our staff bank plays a vital role, providing service support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

There are many reasons why people join the staff bank, some to supplement earnings, or to work around commitments such as childcare or studying, while others may wish to develop their skills and work experience. So, if having the flexibility to pick and choose your hours is important, then this may be your opportunity, Bank workers are expected to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month but if you want to work more you can. To find out more about the benefits of working on the bank visit our website www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank

Please note that it is a requirement of NHFM 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.

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

319-7363859SC

Job locations

Trustwide

Northumbria House

Cobalt

NE27 0QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient and effective delivery and collection service. To be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role.
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 appropriat
Training new drivers as necessary
Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient and effective delivery and collection service. To be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role.
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 appropriat
Training new drivers as necessary
Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

General Education

Other requirements

Essential

It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

General Education

Other requirements

Essential

It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Northumbria House

Cobalt

NE27 0QJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Northumbria House

Cobalt

NE27 0QJ

Employer's website

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