Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Pharmacy Driver

The closing date is 16 April 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department as a bank driver at Dorset County Hospital. As a key member of this team, you will deliver medicines across Dorset to hospitals, mental health units and patients.

This post requires a motivated and enthusiastic individual with demonstrable customer service and communication skills along with a high standard of driving.

Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

Main duties of the job

  • The role will involve the day-to-day delivery of medicines throughout the week with the possibility of Saturday and Bank Holiday requirements. There are scheduled routes, but participation in route planning will also be necessary
  • You will be required to adhere to the principles of Good Distribution Practice and be the front face of our service liaising with patients and hospital staff.
  • You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach. Attention to detail and record keeping skills are essential.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

405-26-EA187PHAR

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

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.

Person Specification

Education,qualifications & training

Essential

  • Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

  • GCSE (grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
  • Manual Handling training
  • Health & Safety training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of driving in a commercial or NHS setting.
  • Evidence of movement of stock/loads and security implications.

Desirable

  • Experience of Health & Safety/Manual Handling
  • Experience of driving light goods vehicles/vehicle maintenance
  • Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail when record keeping

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Communicating effectively, with understanding, in a confident and friendly manner, in sometimes difficult situations
  • Ability to work as part of a team, using effective communication skills with colleagues.
  • Ability to work on own initiative, sometimes under pressure, whilst remaining calm.

Desirable

  • Ability to work without close supervision within broad procedural guidelines
  • An understanding of confidentiality and its place in the NHS
  • Physically fit to lift and carry delivery boxes throughout the day
Person Specification

Education,qualifications & training

Essential

  • Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

  • GCSE (grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
  • Manual Handling training
  • Health & Safety training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of driving in a commercial or NHS setting.
  • Evidence of movement of stock/loads and security implications.

Desirable

  • Experience of Health & Safety/Manual Handling
  • Experience of driving light goods vehicles/vehicle maintenance
  • Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail when record keeping

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Communicating effectively, with understanding, in a confident and friendly manner, in sometimes difficult situations
  • Ability to work as part of a team, using effective communication skills with colleagues.
  • Ability to work on own initiative, sometimes under pressure, whilst remaining calm.

Desirable

  • Ability to work without close supervision within broad procedural guidelines
  • An understanding of confidentiality and its place in the NHS
  • Physically fit to lift and carry delivery boxes throughout the day

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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacy Logistics Manager

Neil Clark

neil.clark@dchft.nhs.uk

01305253722

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

405-26-EA187PHAR

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Supporting documents

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