Patient Supplies Driver

• Make scheduled collections and deliveries of clinical notes, post, pharmacy, clinical specimens, instrumentation, consumables etc. to/from PHT at off-site locations, GP surgeries, medical units, and health centres etc across the local community and across the south coast region.
• Cover ad hoc collections and deliveries as and when necessary (medical equipment, furniture etc.).

• Carry out tasks, deliveries, and collections as per schedules, or as directed by the Transport Manager or Responsible Person, on Trust vehicles, and liaise with all colleagues to ensure an efficient service is provided.
• Drivers will be expected to be multi-skilled, to carry out multiple deliveries and collections and be able to cover all the various Transport schedules, as necessary for the benefit of the Trust.
• Must operate within the current legislation, Road Traffic Acts and Laws.
• Must maintain paperwork to meet legislation and Trust requirements (i.e., signing out /in vehicle Keys and fuel cards, daily entries of Domestic Logbooks, Tachographs, accident reporting, defect reporting, timesheets etc.)
• Must report all accidents, and any damage however minor, and complete accident report forms.
• Must carry out daily vehicle safety checks before using the vehicle and report all vehicle defects.
• Must ensure no unauthorised passengers are carried in any trust vehicle.
• Must keep assigned vehicle clean, inside, and out, at all times.
• To wear the uniform provided and clearly display identity/security badge, and wear issued protective clothing when required whilst carrying out duties.
• Be physically fit and able to assist in the movement of some heavy items, furniture, and equipment.
• To respect Trust and Patient confidentiality.
• To transport clinical notes, post, pharmacy, clinical specimens, and consumables in a safe and correct manner as and when required.
• Be prepared to turn out, when available for driving duties, in the event of a Major Incident, or Major Incident exercise.
• To ensure adherence to Transport Department and Trust policies and procedures
• Must complete regular staff training and awareness programmes.
• The post holder to take positive action to gain an understanding of sustainability and climate change and how the Trust is responding and lead on demonstrating a commitment to reducing the carbon and energy footprint for soft FM services.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested, this may include responsibilities not normally covered on a day-to-day basis.

Essential

• Good standard of education (educated to GCSE Level C and above or equivalent).
• Clean, valid driving licence.
• Licence must include full entitlement categories C1 (HGV 3 up to 7.5 tonnes).
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Computer literate.

Desirable

• Dangerous goods awareness

Essential

• Vocational driving experience.
• Previous experience in scheduled deliveries.
• Experience in moving and handling inanimate loads.
• Experience of using manual handling equipment.
• Experience in prioritising work schedules according to task and risk.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Experience in managing and moving dangerous goods.
• Experience in using tachographs.

Essential

• Numerate and literate with the ability to complete paperwork to meet all legislation and Trust requirements (signing out /in vehicle Keys and fuel cards, daily entries of Domestic Logbooks, accident reporting, defect reporting, timesheets etc.)
• Able to work independently whilst recognising the importance of teamwork
• Able to prioritise and plan workload.
• Able to liaise with staff at all levels.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to achieve high levels of accuracy ensuring deadlines are met.
• Confidentiality and discretion must always be maintained.
• Ability to juggle multiple schedule priorities whilst remaining calm.
• Must be self-motivated.
• A willingness to be flexible and adaptable as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Must always demonstrate discretion and trustworthiness.