Driver (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (Working Time Directive)

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Uniform & PPE provided

Job summary

Nuffield Health Cambridge HSSU Hub is seeking a Bank Driver to join our Sterile Services Unit in Papworth Everard. The role is part time and ad-hoc, delivering surgical instruments and supporting patient safety across our hospital network.

Shifts include early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays; you will operate 7.5T vehicles, handle deliveries, and maintain tachograph records. We offer uniform, PPE, and a benefits package including pension and gym membership.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence including a C1 entitlement to drive up to 7.5 tonnes GVW.
• Familiarity with driver hour legislation; tachograph cards are advantageous.
• Ability to perform manual handling of equipment and trolleys.
• Good verbal and written communication; basic computer literacy.
• Evidence of sterile services training is an advantage, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive 7.5T vehicles to collect and deliver medical instrumentation across sites.
• Serve as the unit ambassador and primary contact for customers.
• Maintain tachograph records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Receive and check delivery of medical devices from customers.
• Keep accurate records in line with quality procedures.
• Plan and manage time according to driver regulations and shifts.

Skills

7.5T vehicle driving

Driver hours legislation

Manual handling

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Basic education

Job description

Driver

Cambridge HSSU Hub | Sterile Services | Bank | Part time |
£13.10 per hour

Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. We are seeking a Bank Driver to join our Hospital Sterile Services Unit Team in Papworth Everard, CB23 3GY, to work on an adhoc basis. Continue your journey with us whilst we’ll support you to be your best.

Driver

Cambridge HSSU Hub | Sterile Services | Bank | Part time |
£13.10 per hour

Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. We are seeking a Bank Driver to join our Hospital Sterile Services Unit Team in Papworth Everard, CB23 3GY, to work on an adhoc basis. Continue your journey with us whilst we’ll support you to be your best.

What we are looking for:

Based in our state of the art Sterile Services Unit, your work will be varied, stimulating and will involve the Delivery of Surgical Instruments to our Nuffield Hospitals and Third Party customers. By joining us you’ll be making a significant contribution to Patient Safety in both Private and NHS Hospitals.

• Driving our 7.5T vehicles across the South and East of England to collect and deliver medical instrumentation.


• Act as an ambassador for the unit being the first point of contact for customers.


• Ensure all tachograph records are maintained correctly.


• To receive and check delivery of medical devices from the customer.


• Good Record keeping following all Quality records in place.


• Managing own time according to Driver Regulations.

What do you need?

• Hold a full driving licence, including a C1 entitlement, which allows you to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).


• Have basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation and preferably hold a Driver digital tachograph card.


• Be comfortable with manual handling - movement of transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg.


• A basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy.


• Evidence of previous sterile services training is an advantage but not essential – full training will be provided.


• Good communication skills, verbal and written, and basic computer literacy.


• Attention to detail and an overarching desire to deliver a high quality service.

Shift information

The role will involve working early morning/evenings and Saturdays, so applicants need to be flexible with regards to working hours.

Shifts operate between the hours of 02:00 - 21:00 Monday to Friday with varying shift times on Saturdays according to the requirements of the hospitals.

As a Bank Worker, you’ll be called on to provide cover during periods of sickness, holidays or increased workload. We’ll give you a uniform and personal protective equipment. You won’t be classified as an employee, so there’ll be no fixed working pattern, or entitlement to guaranteed or continuous employment.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

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