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
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Transport Department
Torbay Hospital
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
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