Relief driver post in the Fleet & Logistics team at Lincoln County Hospital, part of United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, on part-time annualised hours. The work is moving time-critical pharmacy products, internal mail and equipment to support clinical activity. Driving covers cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3,500 kg, with extra hours up to 37.5 a week when needed. Applicants need at least three years' UK driving experience.
What the job involves
- Drive relief cover moving time-critical pharmacy products, internal mail and equipment to support clinical activity
- Drive various vehicle types, including cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight
- Read addresses and sort internal mail
- Load and unload the vehicle and secure the load by hand
- Work excess hours above contracted hours, up to 37.5 a week, as the service requires
Qualifications
- Literacy and numeracy sufficient for delivery and collection paperwork and reading written instructions
Experience
- At least 3 years' driving experience in the UK
- Vocational driving experience in a previous job role
- Experience in a customer-based organisation
Skills & knowledge
- Flexible approach to changes in workload, duties and priorities
- Good knowledge of, and keen interest in, driving and vehicle issues
- Reacts quickly and sensitively to a wide range of differing needs
- Uses initiative to resolve problems
- Works with minimum supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach to team working
Checks & eligibility
- Full valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points for a minor motoring offence
Other
- Awareness of the dignity in care agenda
- Commitment to customer care
- Demonstrates Trust values: patient centred, safety, compassion, respect and excellence
- Good driving skills and a satisfactory driving safety record
Nice to have
- Category C1 driving entitlement for vehicles up to 7,500 kg MAM
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
- Health and safety or first aid training
- NVQ Level 2 or above in customer care
- Experience of working with vehicles, drivers or in a transport environment
- Previous experience of working for the NHS
- Understanding of moving and handling techniques
- Basic understanding of road transport regulations and legislation, such as construction and use, corporate manslaughter, dangerous goods and health and safety law
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
