Job summary
Would you like to join our existing pool of staff who work as Pathology Drivers for our essential daily service to General Practitioners??
The role involves maintaining a daily van route, keeping to strict deadlines, collecting samples and delivering reports, around Leicestershire to GP practices and Health Service premises, delivery of stock requirements, moving of heavy goods and daily vehicle inspections. You will also from time to time be required to work within our Pathology stores helping to process the GP consumable orders.
Good communication skills and reliability are essential alongside using your initiative, with experience of working as an individual and also within a team.
Full training will be given and a clean driving license preferred but not essential.
Main duties of the job
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We are currently recruiting for a full time experienced driver to join our pool of Pathology Drivers based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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The successful candidates will visit GP practices and Health Service premises throughout Leicestershire collecting patient samples and delivering reports using the departments van. They will also be required to learn and help out should the need arise in Pathology Stores.
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Good communication skills are essential with previous experience of working alone, being able to use your own initiative and work as part of a team
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The post holders will need to keep to strict deadlines and maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Lifting and handling of laboratory materials is essential to this role. Full training will be provided.
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A clean driving license is preferred but not essential
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To continually ensure best practices are followed when visiting GPs, carrying identification and using the correct sample transport equipment
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Ensure confidentiality is observed at all times when collecting/delivering patient samples
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To complete written route sheet of the days schedule
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To maintain high levels of H&S within the department and while on route
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Daily inspection of vehicle ensuring it is roadworthy
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Collect vehicle from appropriate site and carry out a vehicle check. Responsible for ensuring vehicle is roadworthy and continually maintained, reporting problems
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Daily, timed collections of radioactive material from Medical Physics for delivery to other sites. Trained and certified staff only will carry this out and must follow specific guidelines when carrying isotopes
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Set daily delivery of urgent samples to Kettering Hospital
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Collect mail from various sites, return to LRI, distribute to drivers for onward delivery to GP surgeries
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Collection of Pharmacy drugs for distribution to other sites, returning drug boxes to LRI
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Collection/delivery of patient pumps from Medical Physics
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Collect mobile phone and use as required maintaining communication with base and service users
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From the Pathology Post Room, collect sealed pouches containing patient reports, consumables and cytotoxic drugs applicable to route and secure all items inside vehicle
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Consumables delivered to GP surgeries as requested by GP
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Each driver to complete a daily route sheet
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Daily, timed collection of patient samples from various locations around LLR
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Complete daily record sheet and sign for items collected/delivered as appropriate
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Ensure each vehicle has sufficient carrying boxes for the collection of samples and the vehicle is kept clean and tidy and replenished of any applicable items
Please see attached job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To continually ensure best practices are followed when visiting GPs, carrying identification and using the correct sample transport equipment
-
Ensure confidentiality is observed at all times when collecting/delivering patient samples
-
To complete written route sheet of the days schedule
-
To maintain high levels of H&S within the department and while on route
-
Daily inspection of vehicle ensuring it is roadworthy
-
Collect vehicle from appropriate site and carry out a vehicle check. Responsible for ensuring vehicle is roadworthy and continually maintained, reporting problems
-
Daily, timed collections of radioactive material from Medical Physics for delivery to other sites. Trained and certified staff only will carry this out and must follow specific guidelines when carrying isotopes
-
Set daily delivery of urgent samples to Kettering Hospital
-
Collect mail from various sites, return to LRI, distribute to drivers for onward delivery to GP surgeries
-
Collection of Pharmacy drugs for distribution to other sites, returning drug boxes to LRI
-
Collection/delivery of patient pumps from Medical Physics
-
Collect mobile phone and use as required maintaining communication with base and service users
-
From the Pathology Post Room, collect sealed pouches containing patient reports, consumables and cytotoxic drugs applicable to route and secure all items inside vehicle
-
Consumables delivered to GP surgeries as requested by GP
-
Each driver to complete a daily route sheet
-
Daily, timed collection of patient samples from various locations around LLR
-
Complete daily record sheet and sign for items collected/delivered as appropriate
-
Ensure each vehicle has sufficient carrying boxes for the collection of samples and the vehicle is kept clean and tidy and replenished of any applicable items
Please see attached job description for more information
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Driving License
- 1 years proven driving experience
- Lifting and Handling experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Leicestershire road networks
- Proven Ability to problem solve
- Proven ability and forging good relationships with stake holders
Shortlisting
Essential
- Driving License
- 1 years proven driving experience
Desirable
- knowledge of The carriage of dangerous goods
- Proven Ability to problem solve
Longlisting
Essential
- Driving License
- 1 years proven driving experience
Desirable
- knowledge of The carriage of dangerous goods
- Proven Ability to problem solve
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Driving License
- 1 years proven driving experience
- Lifting and Handling experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Leicestershire road networks
- Proven Ability to problem solve
- Proven ability and forging good relationships with stake holders
Shortlisting
Essential
- Driving License
- 1 years proven driving experience
Desirable
- knowledge of The carriage of dangerous goods
- Proven Ability to problem solve
Longlisting
Essential
- Driving License
- 1 years proven driving experience
Desirable
- knowledge of The carriage of dangerous goods
- Proven Ability to problem solve
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.
