Driver

The Transport Team provide the Trust with the transportation link between all 9 hospitals, smaller Trust sites, Acute Hospitals and all GP Surgeries in the South of the County.
The post holder will be working on a rotational basis to ensure all routes are covered as a service continuity is imperative to the Trust. After training, Drivers need to be confident on all routes and be able to interchange at short notice.
Drivers handle complex items such as Medication, Controlled Medication, Medical Records, Samples, Forensic Samples, Blood, Internal Post and any other items needed to be Transported on an adhoc basis.
Drivers need to be familiar with and comply with the Trust's Vehicle/Driver procedure as a number of the items being transported are of a sensitive nature and to ensure legal compliance/security of the items strict procedures need to be followed.
Drivers are both driving NHFT sign written vehicles but also representing the Trust throughout the day so must be smart, in full uniform and wear protective clothing issued to them at all times. They should also ensure that their vehicles are fully secured, clean and tidy both inside and out at all times. Drivers need to be familiar with their vehicles and able to carry out minor repairs as necessary., Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system, by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.

An opportunity has arisen for motivated and reliable individuals to join a small friendly team committed to providing an efficient and effective countywide Transport service for Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicants must be reliable, able to work flexibly and be committed to providing a quality service. No formal qualifications are needed for the post as full training will be given, but excellent communication skills and previous customer service experience will be an advantage.
This is a highly responsible role covering some on-site portering duties and all elements of driving (both on and off site)
You will need to have a full clean driving licence (minimum of 2 years)

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.