Transport Team Driver

The post holder will work for the Transport & Fleet Services department as a driver either on a collection / delivery of small stores/samples, a collection of Clinical Waste within the Wiltshire boundaries and neighboring counties / an Internal Patient Transport driver or a driver courier of miscellaneous goods or Linen.
As a Driver your duties will include, loading of goods prior to dispatch on timed routes: this will include Pharmacy controlled drugs, medical records, internal mail, medical equipment, Stores and clean or dirty linen.
A delivery and collection service of internal mail, documents, medical stores and any ad-hoc stores / equipment to locations on a pre-determined multiple start & finish timed route as detailed by the Transport Department, route start times vary from 0700 to 1100, with all shifts covering 7.5 hours., As the post holder you will also be responsible for:
+ A collection of pathological samples from surgeries and a delivery service to pathology laboratories. Collection of clinical waste from patient's residential addresses as part of a specialist dedicated route.
+ Ensure that strict time/route schedules are adhered to and reporting to the Transport Department in case of deviation and/or delays. Overtime will not be paid unless authorised in these cases.
+ To ensure the correct disposal of clinical waste at recognised disposal sites adhering to Government and NHS waste streams regulations.
+ Assist and undertake valets of the Trust's pool vehicle fleet and other official vehicles, to ensure an acceptable standard of cleanliness, inside and out.
+ Undertake daily safety checks on assigned vehicle, completing and signing of corresponding paperwork/digital reporting systems and report any concerns/failures to the Transport Department.

Working for our organisation
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives., The post holder will work for the Transport & Fleet Services department as a driver either on a collection / delivery of small stores/samples, a collection of Clinical Waste within the Wiltshire boundaries and neighbouring counties / an Internal Patient Transport driver or a driver courier of miscellaneous goods or Linen.
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Eligibility for this role requires:
+ Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
+ Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria
From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers.
Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £18 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £38 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.