Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within our Courier department for a Bank On call Driver. We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious individual to join our team
The Courier service will be running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
The courier service delivers pharmaceutical drugs, medicines and other consumables and supplies to Healthcare establishments throughout Somerset and Dorset. The on call driver will be responsible to transporting staff and/or patients either to or from Yeovil District Hospital
The courier/driver will play a key role in ensuring that patients receive vital drugs and supplies in a timely manner, and transporting staff and/or patients to support discharge
A standby payment will be paid for the total hours you are oncall and then an hourly rate will be paid for the duration you are called out.
If you have any questions, or want more information please contact the Operational Courier Manager Victoria.Roberts@ydh.nhs.uk
About us
Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail when record-keeping and monitoring vehicle maintenance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of driving in either a commercial or NHS setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Full, clean driving licence
- GCSE (grade B or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail when record-keeping and monitoring vehicle maintenance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of driving in either a commercial or NHS setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Full, clean driving licence
- GCSE (grade B or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
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).
