Part Time Relief Driver Band 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a relief driver for the Fleet & Logistics team at Lincoln County Hospital. The role covers time-critical transport of pharmacy products, internal mail and equipment to support clinical activity.

Drives cars and light commercials up to 3,500 kg with potential extra hours up to 37.5 per week as needed. Applicants should have at least three years of UK driving experience, a full UK licence with ≤3 penalty points, and a proven record in

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy sufficient for delivery and collection paperwork and reading written instructions
• Full valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points for a minor motoring offence
• At least 3 years' UK driving experience
• Experience in a customer-based organisation

Responsibilities

• Drive relief cover moving time-critical pharmacy products, internal mail and equipment to support clinical activity
• Drive various vehicle types, including cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight
• Read addresses and sort internal mail
• Load and unload the vehicle and secure the load by hand
• Work excess hours above contracted hours, up to 37.5 a week, as the service requires

Skills

Flexible approach

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Driving safety

Job description

Relief driver post in the Fleet & Logistics team at Lincoln County Hospital, part of United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, on part-time annualised hours. The work is moving time-critical pharmacy products, internal mail and equipment to support clinical activity. Driving covers cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3,500 kg, with extra hours up to 37.5 a week when needed. Applicants need at least three years' UK driving experience.

What the job involves

• Drive relief cover moving time-critical pharmacy products, internal mail and equipment to support clinical activity
• Drive various vehicle types, including cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight
• Read addresses and sort internal mail
• Load and unload the vehicle and secure the load by hand
• Work excess hours above contracted hours, up to 37.5 a week, as the service requires

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy sufficient for delivery and collection paperwork and reading written instructions

Experience

• At least 3 years' driving experience in the UK
• Vocational driving experience in a previous job role
• Experience in a customer-based organisation

Skills & knowledge

• Flexible approach to changes in workload, duties and priorities
• Good knowledge of, and keen interest in, driving and vehicle issues
• Reacts quickly and sensitively to a wide range of differing needs
• Uses initiative to resolve problems
• Works with minimum supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach to team working

Checks & eligibility

• Full valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points for a minor motoring offence

Other

• Awareness of the dignity in care agenda
• Commitment to customer care
• Demonstrates Trust values: patient centred, safety, compassion, respect and excellence
• Good driving skills and a satisfactory driving safety record

Nice to have

• Category C1 driving entitlement for vehicles up to 7,500 kg MAM
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
• Health and safety or first aid training
• NVQ Level 2 or above in customer care
• Experience of working with vehicles, drivers or in a transport environment
• Previous experience of working for the NHS
• Understanding of moving and handling techniques
• Basic understanding of road transport regulations and legislation, such as construction and use, corporate manslaughter, dangerous goods and health and safety law