Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Transport Driver Courier Service

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Job summary

We are seeking a reliable, dynamic and enthusiastic Courier Driver to join the Transport team at Dorset County Hospital.

To provide an efficient courier service between the Trust and other health establishments across the county of Dorset
A courier service to deliver and collect mail, specimens, vaccines, medical records and occasionally medical gases

Main duties of the job

To provide a courier service which, sorts, delivers and collects mail and sundry items & specimens to and from various healthcare establishments in Dorset and to acute Trusts such as Salisbury, Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton

About us

The successful candidate will work without direct supervision ensuring an effective and efficient service is always provided, promoting a positive and professional image at all times.

At Dorset County Hospital we are proud of our team and our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence and want our team members to truly embody these

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

405-24-TS533TDCS

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

GCSE (grade C or above) in English and Maths or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of local area
Some experience of working within a Healthcare facilities environment

Desirable

Experience of working with a range of staff at all levels.
Experience in managing workload to meet deadlines and standards
Experience of driving passenger/ and or light goods vehicles

Skills

Essential

Evidence of attention to detail and the ability to work without close supervision within broad procedural guidelines.
Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries
Evidence of ability to work as part of a team.
Evidence of managing own workload
Ability to lift and carry loads

Desirable

Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with the general public and colleagues across a range of issues
An understanding of confidentiality and its place in the NHS

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

GCSE (grade C or above) in English and Maths or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of local area
Some experience of working within a Healthcare facilities environment

Desirable

Experience of working with a range of staff at all levels.
Experience in managing workload to meet deadlines and standards
Experience of driving passenger/ and or light goods vehicles

Skills

Essential

Evidence of attention to detail and the ability to work without close supervision within broad procedural guidelines.
Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries
Evidence of ability to work as part of a team.
Evidence of managing own workload
Ability to lift and carry loads

Desirable

Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with the general public and colleagues across a range of issues
An understanding of confidentiality and its place in the NHS

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)