Driver - Transport & Logistics | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a part-time Driver to join our Transport & Logistics team. You will operate a 9-seater minibus, delivering safe, on-time transport for staff across sites according to a timed schedule.

The role requires responsible, reliable driving and adherence to health and safety guidelines. You will maintain vehicle checks, log journeys, assist colleagues with mobility, and communicate clearly with clinical teams and patients as needed.

Qualifications

Part-time NHS driver on 24.75 hour contract with rotating days.
Safe and efficient cross-site transportation of staff to a timed schedule.
Experience with 9-seater minibuses preferred.
Compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

Cross-site transportation of staff to scheduled times.
Perform regular vehicle checks (oil, fuel, tyres).
Maintain accurate journey records and mileage.
Assist staff with mobility and safe boarding.
Communicate with healthcare staff and patients.

Skills

Good driving

Reliability

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Driver - Transport & Logistics | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit one part-time driver on a 24.75 hour contract (3 rotating days Monday to Friday, working shifts are 0845-1730hrs) to join our dedicated transport team, as an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of driving one of our 9 seater minibuses. This role is to ensure the safe and efficient cross site transportation of staff to a timed schedule.

NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include:

Cross site transportation:Driving and adhering to all road laws. Safe and efficient cross site transportation of staff.
Vehicle Maintenance:Performing regular checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked.
Adhering to Safety Protocols:Following strict health and safety guidelines.
Record Keeping:Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties.
Assisting staff:Providing assistance to staff with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport.
Communication:Communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination.

These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable, and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets
To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections
The post will require some problem solving to address on site customer enquiries
To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keeping within timed schedules, and working unsupervised
Planning of own day to day work tasks
To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by current
To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehicle log sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations.
To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres, lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as required
plus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of the driver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer for repairs, servicing and MOT's
To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and cross
To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods, observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury to self and other persons
There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levels within the Trust.
To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintain the agreed level of service.
The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load as appropriate
To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occur