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Job Description
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- Undertake all transport duties as per the schedule or as directed by the Head Driver. This includes all or any transporting of:
- Staff to and from a place of work or training.
- Mail and parcels to various Hospitals.
- The shipment of blood, as required.
- Drugs, notes, medical records, parcels, and specimens as required. Any other regular or ad hoc transport requirements, as directed.
- Load and unload vehicles, as required and sort post
- Daily maintenance checks of vehicles, as per driver instruction sheets and to report any defects to the Transport Supervisor.
- Complete daily Record Sheets as required.
- Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points, with the ability to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence and with a C1 category, the desirability to progress to CPC driver certification. (Please confirm all categories on your driving licence)
- A level of flexibility to be part of a team that operates from 0600 to 2030 Monday to Friday. With occasional weekend or Bank Holiday cover and a 1 in 4 On call, supporting the Neonatal out of hours Ambulance.
- We are a customer-focused team, that prides itself on its polite and courteous manner, communicating with varied departments within UHS and other healthcare providers in the Southampton area.
- Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points, with the ability to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence and with a C1 category, the desirability to progress to CPC driver certification. (Please confirm all categories on your driving licence)
- A level of flexibility to be part of a team that operates from 0600 to 2030 Monday to Friday. With occasional weekend or Bank Holiday cover and a 1 in 4 On call, supporting the Neonatal out of hours Ambulance.
- We are a customer-focused team, that prides itself on its polite and courteous manner, communicating with varied departments within UHS and other healthcare providers in the Southampton area.
- Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points. Able to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence.
- Previous manual handling training
- CPC Driver - or to complete within 6 months.
- Previous driving experience and knowledge of Southampton
- Ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonne
- Team working
- Knowledge of Hampshire infrastructure.
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points. Able to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence.
- Previous manual handling training
- CPC Driver - or to complete within 6 months.
- Previous driving experience and knowledge of Southampton
- Ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonne
- Team working
- Knowledge of Hampshire infrastructure.
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Transport Team at University Hospital Southampton Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused Driver to join our facilities services.
This busy hub of non-patient Drivers works across Southampton City and Hampshire, representing UHS and delivering high-quality services. Transport Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of staff and goods. Transporting patients both adults and children, for on-call commitments with neonates.
Key Responsibilities:
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Date posted
09 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
188-THQ1-0119
Job locations
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
What we are looking for
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Job responsibilities
What we are looking for
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
Desirable
Values/ Behaviours
Essential
Qualifications / training required
Essential
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
Desirable
Values/ Behaviours
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.