Job summary
We are recruiting one full-time driver on a 37.5 hour contract, Monday to Friday between the hours of 0800-1600 as a external courier
We are also recruiting one part time driver on a 15 hour contract, Saturday and Sunday 0600-1400 as a Linen transfer driver. To join our dedicated transport team.
As an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare services by transporting linen between our Trust sites driving a 3.5 tonne tail lift van.
Requirements:
- Full clean UK driving licence.
- 3.5 tonne tail lift vehicle experience.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in dealing professionally with staff and members of the public.
- Willingness to work additional hours to cover holidays and sickness.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other transport colleagues on ad-hoc assignments.
What We Offer:
- A friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Full uniform and training
Main duties of the job
NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include:
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Delivering Medical Supplies:Ensuring timely and secure delivery of medical supplies, equipment, and medications to various NHS sites, including hospitals, clinics, and patient homes.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Performing daily checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked.
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Adhering to Safety Protocols: Following strict health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures.
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Record Keeping:Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties.
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Assisting Patients:Providing assistance to patients with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport.
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Communication:Communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination.
These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable, and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets
To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections
The post will require some problem solving to address on site customerenquiries
To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keepingwithin timed schedules, and working unsupervised
Planning of own day to day work tasks
To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by currentschedules
Deliveries and collections will include such items as casenotes andinternal post as per scheduled or non -scheduled journeys to provide anefficient service
To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehiclelog sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations.
To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres,lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as requiredplus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of thedriver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer forrepairs, servicing and MOT's
To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and crosscontamination
To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods,observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury toself and other persons
The moving of case notes between sites as necessary, e.g. distributionand/or emergency movement ensuring that customer daily requirementsare met.
To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliancewith Trust Policies, for the prevention and control of infection, includinghand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training andupdates in infection prevention and control.
There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levelswithin the Trust.
To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintainthe agreed level of service.
The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load asappropriate
To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occuroutside your agreed schedule
Job description
Job responsibilities
To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets
To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections
The post will require some problem solving to address on site customerenquiries
To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keepingwithin timed schedules, and working unsupervised
Planning of own day to day work tasks
To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by currentschedules
Deliveries and collections will include such items as casenotes andinternal post as per scheduled or non -scheduled journeys to provide anefficient service
To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehiclelog sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations.
To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres,lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as requiredplus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of thedriver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer forrepairs, servicing and MOT's
To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and crosscontamination
To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods,observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury toself and other persons
The moving of case notes between sites as necessary, e.g. distributionand/or emergency movement ensuring that customer daily requirementsare met.
To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliancewith Trust Policies, for the prevention and control of infection, includinghand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training andupdates in infection prevention and control.
There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levelswithin the Trust.
To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintainthe agreed level of service.
The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load asappropriate
To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occuroutside your agreed schedule
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of all other road users, including pedestrians, to ensure safety of self and others.
- Ability to communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner in order to maintain good working relationships; being an effective team member.
- Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative.
- Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks.
- Ability to carry out manual handling
Qualifications
Essential
- Clean Driving Licence for use up to 7.5 tonne weight
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of all other road users, including pedestrians, to ensure safety of self and others.
- Ability to communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner in order to maintain good working relationships; being an effective team member.
- Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative.
- Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks.
- Ability to carry out manual handling
Qualifications
Essential
- Clean Driving Licence for use up to 7.5 tonne weight
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).
