Driver - Transport & Logistics

We are seeking to recruit three full-time experienced drivers to join our dedicated transport team. As an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare services by transporting patients, medical supplies, medication, specimens, and other transport-related activities., NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include: 1. Delivering Medical Supplies:Ensuring timely and secure delivery of medical supplies, equipment, and medications to various NHS sites, including hospitals, clinics, and patient homes. 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, including infection control procedures. 4. Record Keeping:Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties. 5. Assisting Patients:Providing assistance to patients 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.

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in dealing professionally with staff and members of the public.
• Willingness to work additional hours to cover holidays and sickness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other transport colleagues on ad-hoc assignments.
  
  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.


• A friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Full uniform and training.