Transport Driver

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to play a key role in delivering a safe, reliable and professional transport service for the Trust.

This includes the secure movement of a wide range of items such as medical records, pathology specimens, blood products, controlled drugs, hazardous materials and general supplies. The role requires a high standard of driving competence, including the operation of Trust vehicles up to 19 tonnes, alongside strict adherence to all road traffic laws, Trust policies and departmental procedures.

You will be responsible for carrying out daily vehicle checks, maintaining vehicle cleanliness to prevent cross-infection, and ensuring any defects or incidents are reported promptly. The position demands excellent communication skills, as you will interact with staff, patients and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner. You will also be expected to prioritise your workload effectively, undertake both scheduled and ad-hoc duties, and support new starters by demonstrating tasks in line with service requirements.

A strong commitment to confidentiality, safety and regulatory compliance is essential, particularly when handling sensitive materials or patient information. You will ensure the safe use of Trust equipment, follow all relevant SOPs and guidelines (including Health & Safety, Fire Safety and COSHH), and uphold the highest standards of conduct while representing the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• To have detailed knowledge of and observe all regulations governing the driving and use of vehicles on the public highway
• To undertake daily checks as directed to ensure that the vehicle to be driven
• Complies with the requirements of the law and is in running order and report any defects to the Transport Supervisor or Transport Manager
• To carry out specific scheduled and ad-hoc duties as requested by Manager, Transport Coordinator and Linen services or allocated by the Facilities Helpdesk
• To be aware of and comply with the rules regarding the safe handling and carriage of medical records, pathology specimens, bloods, controlled drugs and stationery also potentially hazardous loads such as infected laundry, oxygen cylinders
• To comply with the Trust confidentiality rules when delivering to patients addresses and when moving boxes of medical records
• The post holder will be responsible for the safe use of all trust equipment issued/used by them
• To maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle in order to avoid cross infection, adhering to the Health and Safety regulations in force
• Report immediately any personal or vehicle related accident in which the employee may be involved and follow procedure
• To be aware of/ comply with the regulations in respect of drivers hours, tachograph charts, keeping of work records and any other records that may be required by the Trust

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.