Transport Courier

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

As a courier to transport pharmacy items, goods, equipment, correspondence and stores, together with urine, blood and other bodily fluids, tissue samples and between hospitals, health centres, clinics and GP surgeries across the Trust area.

As the nature of the specimens/confidential paperwork carried, and the area covered, it is essential that the courier drivers have to run to very tight schedules.

You must have a high awareness of the department's assets, which may be used in carrying out the daily duties. Participate in a rota system covering any shift required by the Management.

Main duties of the job

  • As a courier to transport pharmacy items, goods, equipment, correspondence and stores, together with urine, blood and other bodily fluids, tissue samples and between hospitals, health centres, clinics, GP surgeries and patient home addresses across the Trust area.
  • Because of the nature of the specimens/confidential paperwork carried, and the area covered, it is essential that the courier drivers have to run to very tight schedules. The job holder must have a high awareness of the department's assets, which may be used in carrying out the daily duties.
  • Participate in a rota system covering any shift required by the Management.
  • TTA delivery driver collect pharmacy items and then deliver in a timely way to home addresses and surgeries across the Trust area in an appropriate and timely manner.

About us

There are 5 set courier rounds and 4 TTA delivery rounds, working out of the Transport department constantly evolving to provide the best service possible.

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Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6811778-E&A

Job locations

Transport Department

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • C1 driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of driving based work
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own work load
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Person Specification

Training

Essential

  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • C1 driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of driving based work
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own work load
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Transport Department

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Transport Department

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Transport Operational Support Manager

Gavin Lomas

gavin.lomas@nhs.net

01803656799

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6811778-E&A

Job locations

Transport Department

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Supporting documents

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