BANK STAFF - Driver

ACCORD Hospice; Paisley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCORD Hospice in Paisley seeks Drivers to provide support on an 'as and when required' basis for annual leave and absences. This role is vital to ensure the continuity of care for patients and their families.

Key responsibilities include checking requirements, assisting with maintenance, and ensuring the cleanliness of vehicles. Candidates should possess strong communication skills for working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to check and ensure requirements for pharmacy and patients.
• Willingness to assist with vehicle maintenance and cleanliness.
• Good communication skills for teamwork and assisting community needs.

Responsibilities

• Check IPU requirements for pharmacy.
• Assist with daily generator testing.
• Deliver and uplift equipment as needed.

Job description

Contract: This post will be to cover annual leave, sickness, absences, etc, on an 'as and when required' basis

To allow us to continue to provide a consistent and valued service to all our patients and their families in certain areas of the hospice, we are looking to add to our existing bank staff for our Drivers on an ‘as and when needed’ basis covering periods of annual leave and other absences.

About ACCORD Hospice

At ACCORD Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care services to people across Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire. We are committed to meeting the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and carers, while promoting dignity, choice, compassion, and quality of life. Joining Team ACCORD means becoming part of a supportive organisation that values high standards of care, learning, improvement, and teamwork.

Main Duties of the Role

• Check IPU requirements for pharmacy - e.g. Specimens, Blood, CDs, stores, etc
• Check if kitchen is in need of anything.
• Check if community Hub is in need of Transport on the day, making sure you have wheel chair and oxygen requirements.
• Checking daily for any other patient requirements.
• At 3pm mail to be dropped of at Royal Mail sorting office.
• Check throughout the day for IPU requirements.
• Clean Vehicle each time after picking up/dropping off a patient.
• Assist with daily Generator Testing.
• Setting up our Resource Centre for various groups who attend, e.g. setting up tables and chairs.
• Assist in any other Maintenance cycle work as per attached job description.
• Deliver/uplift equipment /clean before entering hospice.
• Thursday store day from Pecos at RAH Hospital.
• Clean/wash Vehicle weekly.
• Check tyres Daily and keep Weekly record.
• Help out at shops if needed.

If you feel this would be an ideal opportunity for you to support us, please complete the below job application and email to [e-mail] For more information please contact Senior Housekeeper Katie Kelly on 0141 581 2000 or email [e-mail]

Written applications can be posted to Human Resources Department, ACCORD Hospice, Morton Avenue, Paisley PA2 7BW or email to [e-mail]