Job summary
As part of the Transport team, to carry out all the duties associated with the provision of a comprehensive delivery service, especially to drive delivery vehicles and carry out delivery schedules and complete all relevant paperwork. Also, ensuring that the vehicles are kept clean, roadworthy, tidy and properly maintained.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that daily routine vehicle checks are undertaken and recorded including oil, water, tyres etc, any faults reported so they can be rectified and adhering to relevant transport regulations; To complete the vehicle log sheet after each use. Be responsible for the security and safety of loads carried. Be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle, including the clean-up of any spillages. To undertake all daily deliveries and collections of pathology specimens, mail, consumables etc within the departmental working hours (currently 06:30 - 20:00). To ensure all equipment is secured using the appropriate equipment. To ensure the safe delivery of any pharmacy, Chemotherapy and controlled drugs to authorised personnel and that a signature is obtained. To undertaken relevant training as proscribed by management.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that daily routine vehicle checks are undertaken and recorded including oil, water, tyres etc, any faults reported so they can be rectified and adhering to relevant transport regulations
- To complete the vehicle log sheet after each use
- Be responsible for the security and safety of loads carried
- Be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle, including the clean up of any spillages
- To undertake all daily deliveries and collections of pathology specimens, mail, consumables etc within the departmental working hours (currently 06:30 - 23:30)
- To ensure all equipment is secured using the appropriate equipment
- To ensure the safe delivery of any pharmacy, Chemotherapy and controlled drugs to authorised personnel and that a signature is obtained
- To report any incidents or accidents using the correct reporting procedure
- To ensure delivery of X-rays, Medical Records etc to various locations.
- To undertake delivery of any other relevant items as requested by Managemen
- To deal politely with queries from users when delivering and report back any issues that may occur
- To sort mail from various locations, ensuring deadlines are met for next runs
- To carry out all tasks in a prompt, safe and efficient manner
- To demonstrate professionalism, honesty and integrity in all matters of a confidential nature
- To be smart of appearance and dress in the uniform provided
- To attend mandatory training and continuing education courses as required
- To attend in-house training, including Transport Induction, basic Health and Safety and COSHH awareness sessions
- To ensure that all statutory requirements, including those for Health and Safety are met and to advise senior staff on areas of concern.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that daily routine vehicle checks are undertaken and recorded including oil, water, tyres etc, any faults reported so they can be rectified and adhering to relevant transport regulations
- To complete the vehicle log sheet after each use
- Be responsible for the security and safety of loads carried
- Be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle, including the clean up of any spillages
- To undertake all daily deliveries and collections of pathology specimens, mail, consumables etc within the departmental working hours (currently 06:30 - 23:30)
- To ensure all equipment is secured using the appropriate equipment
- To ensure the safe delivery of any pharmacy, Chemotherapy and controlled drugs to authorised personnel and that a signature is obtained
- To report any incidents or accidents using the correct reporting procedure
- To ensure delivery of X-rays, Medical Records etc to various locations.
- To undertake delivery of any other relevant items as requested by Managemen
- To deal politely with queries from users when delivering and report back any issues that may occur
- To sort mail from various locations, ensuring deadlines are met for next runs
- To carry out all tasks in a prompt, safe and efficient manner
- To demonstrate professionalism, honesty and integrity in all matters of a confidential nature
- To be smart of appearance and dress in the uniform provided
- To attend mandatory training and continuing education courses as required
- To attend in-house training, including Transport Induction, basic Health and Safety and COSHH awareness sessions
- To ensure that all statutory requirements, including those for Health and Safety are met and to advise senior staff on areas of concern.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Excellent local knowledge/map reading
Desirable
- Knowledge of routine vehicle checks
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- 12 months commercial driving
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Completion of journey logs
Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Excellent local knowledge/map reading
Desirable
- Knowledge of routine vehicle checks
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- 12 months commercial driving
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Completion of journey logs
Experience
Essential
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.
