Courier Driver

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Job summary

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is looking to recruit an enthusiastic experienced driver to join the existing Transport & Logistics team (non-patient facing).

The role is based out of our site in Fulwood Preston. This role is for an experienced driver for all areas of the Trusts footprint (5,400 square miles) delivering/collecting samples, stock, parcels, letters stock receipt, stock accounting etc etc, therefore a valid clean driving license for use in the UK is required with demonstrable experience

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a natural team player but must be able to work with a minimum of supervision using their own initiative particularly when solo working. The ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the Trust (including the public) is essential; they must be confident and tolerant of dealing with queries from internal/external customers.

Candidates must have competent administration skills and attention to detail when using the Trust system(s).

This is a physical role, and the successful applicant will have to be fit and able to complete physical tasks on a day-to-day basis. Such tasks will be lifting, carrying stock (bulky), stock taking and accountancy and stock rotation.

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Date posted

29 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

242-4424

Job locations

Preston

BL1 5DD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note:

Please note that applications are accepted by completion of our on-line application form. We cannot accept CV's. The Trust reserves the right to close this post once enough applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note:

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

Full Clean Driving Licence

Desirable

ADR Licence holder
General standard of education GCSE or equivalent - Including Mathematics and English

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences - good inter personal skills
Ability to function both as a team player and self-motivator
Ability to manage, organise and prioritise own workload
Literate/numerate
Problem solving skills
Customer Service skills
Smart appearance
The job involves a significant level of manual handling in a wide variety of storage areas therefore a high degree of mobility is necessary.

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Knowledge of data protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements
Basic knowledge and proficiency of I.T. packages
Local knowledge of area, however there will be requirement to work at and visit other Trust sites.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

Full Clean Driving Licence

Desirable

ADR Licence holder
General standard of education GCSE or equivalent - Including Mathematics and English

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences - good inter personal skills
Ability to function both as a team player and self-motivator
Ability to manage, organise and prioritise own workload
Literate/numerate
Problem solving skills
Customer Service skills
Smart appearance
The job involves a significant level of manual handling in a wide variety of storage areas therefore a high degree of mobility is necessary.

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Knowledge of data protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements
Basic knowledge and proficiency of I.T. packages
Local knowledge of area, however there will be requirement to work at and visit other Trust sites.

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.