Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Driver to support the Logistics teams at Brighton General Hospital.
The post-holder will drive a variety of vehicles to provide courier and other transport services.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, safe and efficient transport service.
To undertake driving tasks including courier services, removals and vehicle deliveries.
The job involves manual handling and the post-holder will need to support post-room activities including sorting mail en route.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a driver role within the Transport team, performing driving and related duties on behalf of SCFT and partner organisations across Sussex.
To comply with all statutory and mandatory requirements including Trust internal training along with road traffic legislation; loading and handling regulations; and waste carriage/ management.
To participate in and promote partnership working throughout the Logistics service, across the Trust and with commercial partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a driver role within the Transport team, performing driving and related duties on behalf of SCFT and partner organisations across Sussex.
To comply with all statutory and mandatory requirements including Trust internal training along with road traffic legislation; loading and handling regulations; and waste carriage/ management.
To participate in and promote partnership working throughout the Logistics service, across the Trust and with commercial partners.
Person Specification
Licence
Essential
Desirable
- UK or EU licence with no penalty points
Driving experience
Essential
- Outlines driving experience
Desirable
- Has driven multiple vehicle types or on professional basis
Approach
Essential
- Outlines suitability for job
Desirable
- Provides examples of experience, willingness and enthusiasm
Person Specification
Licence
Essential
Desirable
- UK or EU licence with no penalty points
Driving experience
Essential
- Outlines driving experience
Desirable
- Has driven multiple vehicle types or on professional basis
Approach
Essential
- Outlines suitability for job
Desirable
- Provides examples of experience, willingness and enthusiasm
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).
