Job summary
Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer multiple vacancies for Pharmacy Delivery drivers to come and join our fantastic team. The role is varied with opportunities to work across different delivery routes covering a variety of areas
The team are friendly, helpful and by all working together, we deliver a service that we are proud of.
You will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. We also require flexibility from individuals to sometimes work additional hours where they will be reimbursed with pay. Examples of this include where we have a large number of deliveries and also to cover annual leave.
If all of the above applies to you and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further. Please call 01772 52 1458
Main duties of the job
On a typical day your first visit will be to Royal Preston Hospital outpatient pharmacy. From here you will then work with the other drivers and together plan your route for the day.We cover a variety of locations across the North West such as Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Clitheroe and Cumbria
Please note that pay will be £10.94 hourly not NHS band 2.
About us
Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing and delivery services at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital) and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.
We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will play a vital part in ensuring that our patients get the medicines that they need at the correct time
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
- Plan a timely delivery route to provide the best service to patients at the minimum mileage and time
- Deliver medication to our patients whilst demonstrating a friendly demeanour
- Liaise with branch staff at the earliest opportunity if unable to make any delivery
- Ensure the security and integrity of medication whilst outside of the company premises
- Transfer stock between company locations
- Accurate and timely completion of administration relating to deliveries
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Drive and operate your vehicle safely and in accordance with the law and highway code
- Perform daily vehicle checks
- Work additional hours when required to support the team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
- Plan a timely delivery route to provide the best service to patients at the minimum mileage and time
- Deliver medication to our patients whilst demonstrating a friendly demeanour
- Liaise with branch staff at the earliest opportunity if unable to make any delivery
- Ensure the security and integrity of medication whilst outside of the company premises
- Transfer stock between company locations
- Accurate and timely completion of administration relating to deliveries
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Drive and operate your vehicle safely and in accordance with the law and highway code
- Perform daily vehicle checks
- Work additional hours when required to support the team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Holds a valid driving licence allowing them to legally drive in the UK
- Have a good geographical knowledge of the area
- Experience of working in a team
- Knowledge of Health & safety
- Experience of working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Have experience as a delivery driver
- Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
- Experience of working in a customer facing role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Holds a valid driving licence allowing them to legally drive in the UK
- Have a good geographical knowledge of the area
- Experience of working in a team
- Knowledge of Health & safety
- Experience of working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Have experience as a delivery driver
- Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
- Experience of working in a customer facing role
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).
