NHS drivers

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United States; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time NHS driver on a 24.75 hour contract to join the transport team. The role involves safe cross-site transportation of staff in a 9-seater minibus, following a scheduled timetable and maintaining vehicle safety.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, assist staff, communicate clearly with colleagues and patients, and keep accurate journey records.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence for use of up to 7.5 tonne weight.
• Ability to demonstrate good driving practice and following road traffic regulations.
• Courteous and diplomatic communication with staff and customers.
• Able to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative.
• Plan and prioritise day-to-day work tasks.
• Ability to carry out manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Cross-site transportation of staff, driving safely and in accordance with road laws.
• Perform regular vehicle checks (oil, fuel, tyres) and keep vehicle clean and stocked.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and document incidents.
• Maintain accurate records of journeys, mileage and deliveries.
• Assist staff with mobility needs and ensure passenger comfort and safety.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare staff, patients and families.

Skills

Clean driving licence up to 7.5t

Safe driving and road rule awareness

Courteous communication with staff and

Work unsupervised and use initiative

Time management and prioritisation

Manual handling ability

Job description

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: 1. Cross site transportation: Driving and adhering to all road laws. Safe and efficient cross site transportation of staff. 2. Vehicle Maintenance: Performing regular checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked. 3. Adhering to Safety Protocols: Following strict health and safety guidelines. 4. Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties. 5. 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. 6. 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., 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 schedules 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 contamination 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 outside your agreed schedule, The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24. Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £25.70 (standard disclosure) or £46.70 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation. All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action. As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence. If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post. Our statement on modern slavery We have zero tolerance of slavery and human trafficking and are committed to maintaining and improving systems, processes and policies to avoid complicity in human rights violation and to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain. The Trust policies, procedures, governance and legal arrangements are robust, ensuring that proper checks and due diligence are applied in employment procedures to ensure compliance with this legislation. We also conform to the NHS employment check standards within our workforce recruitment and selection practices. This strategic approach incorporates analysis of the Trust's supply chains and its partners to assess risk exposure and management on modern slavery. Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

• Clean driving licence for use of up to 7.5 tonne weight, Ability to demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of other road users including pedestrians to ensure safety of others
• Able to communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner, in order to maintain good working relationships and being an effective team member
• Able to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative
• Able to manage time and prioritise tasks
• Ability to carry out manual handling

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

• 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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

  Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.