Pathology Driver

Would you like to join our existing pool of staff who work as Pathology Drivers for our essential daily service to General Practitioners??
The role involves maintaining a daily van route, keeping to strict deadlines, collecting samples and delivering reports, around Leicestershire to GP practices and Health Service premises, delivery of stock requirements, moving of heavy goods and daily vehicle inspections. You will also from time to time be required to work within our Pathology stores helping to process the GP consumable orders., + We are currently recruiting for a full time experienced driver to join our pool of Pathology Drivers based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
+ The successful candidates will visit GP practices and Health Service premises throughout Leicestershire collecting patient samples and delivering reports using the departments van. They will also be required to learn and help out should the need arise in Pathology Stores., Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
+ high-quality care for all,
+ being a great place to work,
+ partnerships for impact, and
+ research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
+ we are compassionate,
+ we are proud,
+ we are inclusive, and
+ we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies, + To continually ensure best practices are followed when visiting GPs, carrying identification and using the correct sample transport equipment
+ Ensure confidentiality is observed at all times when collecting/delivering patient samples
+ To complete written route sheet of the days schedule
+ To maintain high levels of H&S within the department and while on route
+ Daily inspection of vehicle ensuring it is roadworthy
+ Collect vehicle from appropriate site and carry out a vehicle check. Responsible for ensuring vehicle is roadworthy and continually maintained, reporting problems
+ Daily, timed collections of radioactive material from Medical Physics for delivery to other sites. Trained and certified staff only will carry this out and must follow specific guidelines when carrying isotopes
+ Set daily delivery of urgent samples to Kettering Hospital
+ Collect mail from various sites, return to LRI, distribute to drivers for onward delivery to GP surgeries
+ Collection of Pharmacy drugs for distribution to other sites, returning drug boxes to LRI
+ Collection/delivery of patient pumps from Medical Physics
+ Collect mobile phone and use as required maintaining communication with base and service users
+ From the Pathology Post Room, collect sealed pouches containing patient reports, consumables and cytotoxic drugs applicable to route and secure all items inside vehicle
+ Consumables delivered to GP surgeries as requested by GP
+ Each driver to complete a daily route sheet
+ Daily, timed collection of patient samples from various locations around LLR
+ Complete daily record sheet and sign for items collected/delivered as appropriate
+ Ensure each vehicle has sufficient carrying boxes for the collection of samples and the vehicle is kept clean and tidy and replenished of any applicable items

Good communication skills and reliability are essential alongside using your initiative, with experience of working as an individual and also within a team.
Full training will be given and a clean driving license preferred but not essential., + Good communication skills are essential with previous experience of working alone, being able to use your own initiative and work as part of a team
+ The post holders will need to keep to strict deadlines and maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Lifting and handling of laboratory materials is essential to this role. Full training will be provided.
+ A clean driving license is preferred but not essential

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to 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.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.