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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Courier Driver

The closing date is 08 December 2025

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Job summary

As a Courier Driver you will be required to assist the Transport and Logistics Service with delivering a high quality Courier Service for the Trust.

You would cover primarily ad-hoc courier requests as allocated by the Courier Dispatcher throughout your shift which will therefore require you to be adaptable and flexible throughout the day. You will delivering and collecting from GP practices, renal units, community hospitals and other Trust sites in one of the Trust courier vans.

You may be required on occasion to support with the pre-planned courier runs and training will be provided for this.

You would wear a uniform which will be provided to you.

The post holder is expected to be punctual and also flexible regarding shift times in order to accommodate the service.

This role involves significant physical activity and manual tasks. Therefore, applicants should possess a level of physical fitness that allows them to perform these duties effectively and safely.

** Salary £13.85 per hour (LLW). Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change terms & conditions **

Main duties of the job

Thiswould be including but not limited to:

Transporting packages which include but not limited to pharmacy medications, medical records, mail, pathology items, samples, medical equipment etc.

To obtain confirmation for the receipt of items delivered.

Keeping accurate records of journeys and maintaining communication with line manager.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£13.85 a year £13.85 per hour LLW

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7503158-FM-SC

Job locations

Patient Transport Services

13 Lombard Road

London

SW19 3TZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • To carry out courier duties associated with the provision of Transport Services, and to undertake any other transport duties as may be scheduled or as directed by the Transport Service supervisory and managerial staff.
  • To deliver a fully comprehensive Courier Service to the Trust.
  • To collect and deliver general and medical samples and supplies throughout the Trust and other designated sites.
  • To support the Fleet Team with transporting vehicles off site for repairs on an ad hoc basis.
  • Working alongside the Fleet Team to complete a range of vehicle checks including but not limited to tyre pressure, oil and screen wash levels
  • To report any vehicle defects to the Fleet Team.
  • To report any equipment defects to the Fleet Team.
  • To ensure that your allocated vehicle is adequately stocked with essential consumables and to report any missing stock to the Fleet Team.
  • Work in line with all Policies and Procedures
  • To wear correct issued uniform, relevant Personal Protective Equipment and identity badges at all times following the Trust guidelines.

***Salary £13.15 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • To carry out courier duties associated with the provision of Transport Services, and to undertake any other transport duties as may be scheduled or as directed by the Transport Service supervisory and managerial staff.
  • To deliver a fully comprehensive Courier Service to the Trust.
  • To collect and deliver general and medical samples and supplies throughout the Trust and other designated sites.
  • To support the Fleet Team with transporting vehicles off site for repairs on an ad hoc basis.
  • Working alongside the Fleet Team to complete a range of vehicle checks including but not limited to tyre pressure, oil and screen wash levels
  • To report any vehicle defects to the Fleet Team.
  • To report any equipment defects to the Fleet Team.
  • To ensure that your allocated vehicle is adequately stocked with essential consumables and to report any missing stock to the Fleet Team.
  • Work in line with all Policies and Procedures
  • To wear correct issued uniform, relevant Personal Protective Equipment and identity badges at all times following the Trust guidelines.

***Salary £13.15 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***

Person Specification

Driving Liscence

Essential

  • Candidate must hold a full manual licence (No more than 3 points). Held for a minimum of 3 years.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working withing a transport environment
  • Experience working independantly

Skills

Essential

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Ability to priorities workload
Person Specification

Driving Liscence

Essential

  • Candidate must hold a full manual licence (No more than 3 points). Held for a minimum of 3 years.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working withing a transport environment
  • Experience working independantly

Skills

Essential

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Ability to priorities workload

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Patient Transport Services

13 Lombard Road

London

SW19 3TZ


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Patient Transport Services

13 Lombard Road

London

SW19 3TZ


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Additional Services / Projects Manager

Bonnie Gateson

bonnie.gateson@nhs.net

02082963962

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£13.85 a year £13.85 per hour LLW

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7503158-FM-SC

Job locations

Patient Transport Services

13 Lombard Road

London

SW19 3TZ


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