Job overview

We are looking for a Driver to work Bank Shifts as and when required. You will be based at our  Cody depot, covering runs throughout Surrey, but at times may be required to work at other sites in the network.

We drive a variety of vehicles and work from depots at Farnborough, Bracknell, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Redhill, Wexham, Ashford and Reading depots.

The department provides services to customers between 06:30 and 23:00, Monday to Friday with the possibility of working additional weekends. Hours will vary to meet the urgent demands of our users, but you must be willing to work some evenings if required.

The responsibilities of the successful applicant will include carrying out efficient and safe transportation of mail, laboratory samples, pharmacy, medical records and stores between hospital sites and other NHS organisations within the region.

You should be reliable, have a responsible and flexible attitude with good organisational skills, and be resourceful, honest, with the commitment and ability to work on your own or as part of a team.

You must have a full clean driving licence.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of essential materials, including mail, laboratory samples, pharmacy items, medical records, and stores, between hospital sites and other NHS organisations within the region. This role is crucial in ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of materials, contributing to the smooth functioning of healthcare services.

Key duties include:

• Safely driving vehicles to transport materials between designated locations, adhering to all relevant traffic and safety regulations.

• Ensuring the security and confidentiality of sensitive items such as medical records and laboratory samples during transport.

• Handling all deliveries with care, ensuring that items are delivered in a timely and organised manner.

• Maintaining accurate records of deliveries and collections, including any special requirements or issues encountered.

• Adhering to NHS policies and procedures, including infection control protocols when handling medical materials.

• Reporting any vehicle maintenance issues or incidents promptly to ensure continued safe operation of transport services.

• Working flexibly across different sites and teams to meet the operational needs of the NHS.

• Demonstrating excellent communication skills when liaising with staff and other NHS organisations.

Applicants must possess a full, clean driving licence.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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