Job summary
The Facilities Department are looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our Hospital Transport Department based at Clatterbridge Hospital.
The role of Driver is to support the smooth day to day operational running of our Hospitals through assisting with the transport of goods, samples, and equipment to various locations across Wirral and Liverpool.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to:
Delivery of post and specimens to various hospitals.
Collection and Delivery of specimens and transfers of staff between sites as per work schedule. Delivery of Theatre and Pharmacy products (including controlled drugs) as per work schedule.
Complete Ad Hoc work which is work not on an agreed schedule and may involve the transfer of office equipment, furniture, beds, and fridges as instructed.
Deliver goods distribution materials to clinics, hospitals and patient homes.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Driver position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Driver position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE/CSE or equivalent to include English and Maths
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Previous driving experience
- Experience co-ordinating workload priorities
Desirable
- Experience working within an acute hospital setting within a constantly changing environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise you own workload.
- Polite, friendly and welcoming manner when dealing with patients and colleagues.
- The ability to maintain a professional approach at all times especially in difficult situations.
- Able to conform to the Trusts policies and procedures
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate easily and confidently with all levels of personnel, colleagues, patient and visitors
- To understand and apply techniques of moving and handling
- Ensure knowledge and understanding of the Highway Code are maintained and any amendments or updates are observed.
- Understand and operate the appropriate procedures when driving a trust vehicle ensuring the Highway Code and traffic regulations are adhered to.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of patient confidentiality and the ability to deal with sensitive issues.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Work across Trust sites when required
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE/CSE or equivalent to include English and Maths
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Previous driving experience
- Experience co-ordinating workload priorities
Desirable
- Experience working within an acute hospital setting within a constantly changing environment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise you own workload.
- Polite, friendly and welcoming manner when dealing with patients and colleagues.
- The ability to maintain a professional approach at all times especially in difficult situations.
- Able to conform to the Trusts policies and procedures
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate easily and confidently with all levels of personnel, colleagues, patient and visitors
- To understand and apply techniques of moving and handling
- Ensure knowledge and understanding of the Highway Code are maintained and any amendments or updates are observed.
- Understand and operate the appropriate procedures when driving a trust vehicle ensuring the Highway Code and traffic regulations are adhered to.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of patient confidentiality and the ability to deal with sensitive issues.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Work across Trust sites when required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
