Courier

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for hard working, reliable and flexible individual to join our Courier Team. You will carry out a wide range of Courier runs between Trust sites.

The position is 37.5 hours per week working pattern - Monday to Friday

Main duties of the job

We are looking for hard working, reliable and flexible individual to join our Courier Team. You will carry out a wide range of Courier runs between Trust sites.

The work is varied, interesting and demands initiative and awareness. Good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and on your own, plus a flexible approach to working hours.

Full training will be given, but previous experience in a similar role would be desirable.

The working pattern will be Monday to Friday.

A full driving licence is essential to include driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonne.

Closing date of applications: 30 October 2024

Interview date: 13 November 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-TWS-1818

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic numeracy and literacy
Full UK manual driving licence

Desirable

Experience of driving large vehicles (lutons, 3.5t)

Skills

Essential

To drive trust vehicles and hold a full driving licence where required.
Maths and English GSCE or equivalent

Desirable

Local area knowledge
Knowledge of NHS Procedures
Customer service skills

Physical Ability

Essential

Must be physically fit due to the nature of the work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic numeracy and literacy
Full UK manual driving licence

Desirable

Experience of driving large vehicles (lutons, 3.5t)

Skills

Essential

To drive trust vehicles and hold a full driving licence where required.
Maths and English GSCE or equivalent

Desirable

Local area knowledge
Knowledge of NHS Procedures
Customer service skills

Physical Ability

Essential

Must be physically fit due to the nature of the work

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.