Band 2 Facilities Non-Patient Transport Driver

This post is an exciting experience for a qualified driver to take on. Our transport drivers use a wide range of Trust vehicles from electric tugs, tail lift box vans and shuttle buses to provide a varied supportive role to clinical and non-clinical teams. As well as gaining experience with a range of vehicles, this position will allow the successful applicant to expand their knowledge and connections within the trust., A transport driver is required to be helpful and respectful to patients' staff and visitors whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. They will maintain high quality standards and will always conduct themselves in a professional manner. They will share best practice to promote and improve the transport service.

The post will include the movement of employees, beds, trolleys and wheelchairs around the hospital sites and the movement of items i.e. Furniture, post, specimens, patient notes, medical records, procurement stores items etc.

As and when required the post holder may work shifts in any area/location of the Trust and may be asked to carry out duties in other departments within the Facilities Directorate.

This role is suitable for drivers with the ability to work in a safe, courteous and confidential manner whilst following Trust Policy. We provide pre-determined routes in a fully equipped vehicle. Before starting their journey, the job holder must simply comply with safety checks and ensure their vehicle is supplied with fuel.

This is a great opportunity for drivers looking to gain experience working in a motivated team with a diverse range of colleagues.

It is essential applicants hold a Valid Certificate of Professional Competence.

Applicants must also have a Valid Passenger Carrying Vehicle Licence.

It is also desirable that drivers hold a C1 Classification on their licence.

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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