Pathology Courier Driver (Bank)

UHNM; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is recruiting a Bank Pathology Courier to support the Pathology Directorate at Royal Stoke University Hospital. The post is part time (0 hours per week) under a zero hours contract and requires a valid driving license.

The role involves covering annual leave and other absences, and you must be able to work across the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire areas with good communication and data-handling skills. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a team and alone.
• 2 Years driving experience.
• Has experience in courier / delivery driving in the North Staffordshire area.
• Previous experience collecting diagnostic samples.

Responsibilities

• Cover annual leave and other absences for Pathology Courier staff.
• Be available to cover shifts as needed within the Pathology Directorate.
• Work to tight schedules and maintain accuracy in specimen handling.

Skills

Driving experience

Courier experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Main area Pathology Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: Bank Hours Part time - 0 hours per week (Zero Hours Contract) Job ref 205-8342641

Site Royal Stoke University Hospital Town Stoke on Trent Salary £24,465 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Bank Pathology Courier

An opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Directorate. We are looking to recruit Bank Pathology Couriers within the Pathology Department.

The post holder will be required to be available on request to cover annual leave and other absences of the Pathology Courier staff.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen within the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service who are looking to recruit a part time Pathology Courier.

The post holder must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a current driving license.

They need to be able to work to a tight schedule and must have a good knowledge of the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire areas.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this post lease see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Antony Durose (see contact details).

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in a team and alone
• 2 Years driving experience
• Has experience in courier / delivery driving in the North Staffordshire area
• Previous experience collecting diagnostic samples.

Skills and Ability

• Work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Communicate effectively and accurately with all levels of staf

Personal Qualitites

• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
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• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

In line with the change of Immigration rules on 8th January 2026 if you require Sponsorship through the Skilled Worker Visa you must be able to provide B2 English evidence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.

Visa eligibility notice

Visa eligibility notice: The UK Home Office has imposed an emergency brake on specific visa routes.

• Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
• Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan. As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.

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