Transport Courier (TTA)

Collecting and delivering a variety of items to various locations in South Devon.
This position is predomionantly as a pharmacy delivery driver.
TTA delivery driver collect pharmacy items and then deliver in a timely way to home addresses and surgeries across the Trust area in an appropriate and timely manner., As a courier to transport pharmacy items, goods, equipment, correspondence and stores, together with urine, blood and other bodily fluids, tissue samples and between hospitals, health centres, clinics, GP surgeries and patient home addresses across the Trust area.
Because of the nature of the specimens/confidential paperwork carried, and the area covered, it is essential that the courier drivers have to run to very tight schedules. The job holder must have a high awareness of the department's assets, which may be used in carrying out the daily duties.
Participate in a rota system covering any shift required by the Management.
TTA delivery driver collect pharmacy items and then deliver in a timely way to home addresses and surgeries across the Trust area in an appropriate and timely manner.

Working for our organisation
There are 5 set courier rounds and 4 TTA delivery drivers, working out of the Transport department constantly evolving to provide the best service possible.
Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com), + HSDU - collect and deliver all sterile and unclean medical instruments, family planning, dental and theatre operating packs.
+ BLOOD - collect and deliver blood as required and keep safe. In the event of a spillage follow Trusts procedures and use the blood spillage kit provided.
+ PHARMACY - Locked pharmacy boxes, prescription drugs for patients, various packs of drugs, controlled drugs (CD's) which have to be signed for by registered nurse, patient or nominated person, monthly emergency drug boxes, saline solution, sterile water and liquid food for patients.
+ PATHOLOGY - collect and deliver blood, urine, swab and stool samples. This may include hazardous samples (suspect Hepatitis, HIV etc) keep in metal box provided, away from all other articles in vehicle.
+ Delivery of all pathology stores to outlying areas
+ Collection & delivery of Cytoxic drugs in special containers (signed for at both pick-up and drop off points).
+ Collection & storage of confidential waste.
+ Deliver boxes of blank prescription pads.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
+ Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
+ Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
+ It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.