Bank Pathology Drivers, Band 2

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking Bank Van Drivers to join their General Services Team. The role involves collecting specimens and transporting medical items across various routes. Successful candidates will need to be over 21 with a clean driving license and one year of experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexible work hours, as duties may include weekends and nights, with full training provided and enhanced pay for unsociable hours.

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years of age with a clean driver’s licence.
• At least one year of driving experience required.
• Must be in good health and able to perform lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collecting specimens from Surgeries and delivering sample bottles.
• Transporting medical notes, pharmacy items, and sterile medical equipment.
• Supporting patient care in Acute Hospitals and the wider community.

Skills

Good administration and organisational skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Job description

Bank Pathology Drivers, Band 2

The closing date is 11 January 2026

We are looking for Bank Van Drivers to join the General Services Team to cover a variety of routes within the County and further afield. You will be expected to take part in the 24/7 service provided by the team. These duties may involve week‑end, bank holiday or overnight shifts (paid at an enhanced rate).

The Trust uses leased vehicles and it is a requirement of the lease that successful applicants must be over 21 years of age, with a clean driver’s licence and at least one year(s) driving experience. Candidates should also be in good health (some lifting is required), and have good communication skills. A medical assessment will be required, and full training will be given. This post is particularly suited to someone who already works part time or has taken early retirement but would like an interesting and rewarding job.

Main duties of the job

• Collecting specimens from the Surgeries and delivering sample bottles and results.
• Shuttle services include transportation of medical notes, pharmacy and sterile medical equipment.
• Supporting the care of patients in the Acute Hospitals and the wider health community.

About us

The team comprises approximately 41 mainly part‑time contracted Drivers, and 22 ‘Bank’ Drivers. All Drivers are trained on multiple routes to allow for swaps to cover any gaps, and most are also trained in basic Laboratory and Transfusion tasks to allow them to work out‑of‑hours (including overnight). Most of our team are retired ex‑professionals who are keen to continue working but want a good work‑life balance.

Job responsibilities

Duties may involve week‑end, bank holiday or overnight working (all paid at an enhanced rate). Please see the attached job description for more information.

0300 422 4056 or 0300 422 4080

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Successful applicants must be over 21 years of age.
• Full driver’s licence and at least one year of driving experience.
• The candidates should also be in good health.
• Ability to work equally well alone or as part of a team.
• Good administration and organisational skills including time management.

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.

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust