Bank Driver | Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Cardiff seeks reliable and motivated Drivers to join their bank. The role involves collecting and delivering medical supplies and ensuring vehicle maintenance. Flexible working hours are offered, along with competitive pay rates including enhancements for unsociable hours. This opportunity is ideal for those looking for a flexible work schedule around other commitments, with a minimum of 2 shifts per month required.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive pay rates

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Fast-track recruitment process

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery and collection services preferred.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and condition of the vehicle.
• Willingness to undergo training as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver mail and specimens.
• Deliver pharmacy, pathology, and NHS supplies.
• Maintain vehicle and ensure compliance with trust policies.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Motivation

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Please note that NHFML is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. Please note the terms and conditions are closely aligned to that of the NHS.

We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Drivers to join our bank to work within our hospital and community sites. In return you will can offer you:
• Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
• Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
• Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
• Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
• Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
• Option to block-book shifts in a set period
• SMS notifications of shift availability
• Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
• Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
• Free uniform, where applicable

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

We are looking for motivated drivers to join our bank. Our drivers are involved with:
• The Collection and delivery of mail and specimens to and from the main hospital sites to other locations within the trust.
• To deliver pharmacy, pathology and NHS supplies as required
• To collect and deliver surgical instruments from GP Practices to main sites for cleaning
• Attend training courses as required in line with trust policies and procedures
• Ensure vehicle is maintained in accordance with trust policies and is kept clean
• Collect and deliver dirty/clean linen from locations across the trust
• Collect clinical waste and dispose of in accordance with guidelines
• Collect household refuse and confidential waste and dispose of in the correct manner
• Ensure all paperwork is correctly completed and signatures obtained for items delivered and received as appropriate

The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We have variety of shifts across 7 days a week and there will be hours to suit all. We offer hourly pay enhancements for shifts covered at night and over the weekends. This equates to approx. £13.66 per hour on a Saturday or any weekday between the hours of 8pm and 6am, or £17.83 per hour on a Sunday or public holiday.

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) covers a large geographical area, providing safe and high-quality care in both hospital and community settings. As such we need to be able to respond quickly to meet demands caused by an increase in patient activity, staff holidays or illness. This is where our staff bank plays a vital role, providing service support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

There are many reasons why people join the staff bank, some to supplement earnings, or to work around commitments such as childcare or studying, while others may wish to develop their skills and work experience. So, if having the flexibility to pick and choose your hours is important, then this may be your opportunity, Bank workers are expected to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month but if you want to work more you can. To find out more about the benefits of working on the bank visit our websitewww.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank

Please note that it is a requirement of NHFM that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.
• To provide an efficient and effective delivery and collection service. To be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role.
• Collection and delivery of mail and specimens to and from the main hospital sites to other locations within the trust
• To deliver pharmacy, pathology and NHS supplies as required
• To collect and deliver surgical instruments from GP Practices to main sites for cleaning
• Attend training courses as required in line with trust policies and procedures
• Ensure vehicle is maintained in accordance with trust policies and is kept clean
• Collect and deliver dirty/clean linen from locations across the trust
• Collect clinical waste and dispose of in accordance with guidelines
• Collect household refuse and confidential waste and dispose of in the correct manner
• Ensure all paperwork is correctly completed and signatures obtained for items delivered and received as appropriat
• Training new drivers as necessary
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management


This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025