Job Summary
Driver Hours
The post holder will work for the Transport & Fleet Services department as a driver either on a collection / delivery of stores/specimen samples, a collection of clinical waste from patient home addresses within Wiltshire and neighboring counties / a driver courier of miscellaneous goods or clean and dirty Linen.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
Main duties of the job
As a Driver your duties will include, loading of goods prior to dispatch on timed routes: this will include Pharmacy controlled drugs or stores, medical records, internal mail, medical equipment, Stores and clean or dirty linen.
A delivery and collection service of internal mail, documents, medical stores and any ad-hoc stores / equipment to locations on a pre-determined multiple start/finish timed routes as detailed by the Transport Department, route start times vary from 0700 to 1100, with all shifts covering 7.5 hours.
A collection of pathological samples from doctors surgeries, health centres or Hospitals and a delivery service to pathology laboratories.
Collection of clinical waste from patient's residential addresses as part of a specialist dedicated route.
Ensure that strict timed route schedules are adhered to and reporting to the Transport Department in case of deviation and/or delays. Overtime will not be paid unless authorised in these cases.
To ensure the correct disposal of clinical waste at recognised disposal sites adhering to Government and NHS waste streams regulations.
Assist and undertake valets of the Trust's pool vehicle fleet and other official vehicles, to ensure an acceptable standard of cleanliness, inside and out.
About Us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Holiday / Sickness cover for all Transport Team Drivers across multiple bases/sites, car parking attendants and Linen Department staff as required.
Out of hours emergency driving in adverse weather conditions as required (e.g. adverse weather, resilience operations snow, flooding).
To complete the staff induction, all mandatory training and to ensure all Trust policies and processes are adhered to.
To comply with ALL road laws and restrictions for driving/parking including eye tests as required by law or Trust management.
To inform the Trust of any health issues that are DVLA reportable or could affect your ability to drive safely.
While on duty wear the uniform and ID badge as supplied, conforming to the standards of the Trusts Uniform Policy, and wear supplied PPE when appropriate always ensuring a tidy appearance.
Utilizing all safety equipment, following all safe systems of work and best practices including the wearing of seatbelts at all times.
Submitting to an annual driver assessment or as and when required by management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications Essential
Functional Skills - Maths and English or qualivalent
Full & Valid Driving Licence
Working knowledge of COSHH
Experience Essential
Previous experience as a driver/courier
Experience driving manual and automatic vehicles with multiple fuel types i.e electric, petrol & Diesel.
Experience driving larger vehicles up to 3.5 tons including Luton type vehicles.
Desirable
Previous NHS, public sector or service industry working.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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) .