Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Transport Team at University Hospital Southampton Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused Driver to join our facilities services.
This busy hub of non-patient Drivers works across Southampton City and Hampshire, representing UHS and delivering high-quality services. Transport Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of staff and goods. Transporting patients both adults and children, for on-call commitments with neonates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake all transport duties as per the schedule or as directed by the Head Driver. This includes all or any transporting of:
- Staff to and from a place of work or training.
- Mail and parcels to various Hospitals.
- The shipment of blood, as required.
- Drugs, notes, medical records, parcels, and specimens as required. Any other regular or ad hoc transport requirements, as directed.
- Load and unload vehicles, as required and sort post
- Daily maintenance checks of vehicles, as per driver instruction sheets and to report any defects to the Transport Supervisor.
- Complete daily Record Sheets as required.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we are looking for
- Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points, with the ability to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence and with a C1 category, the desirability to progress to CPC driver certification. (Please confirm all categories on your driving licence)
- A level of flexibility to be part of a team that operates from 0600 to 2030 Monday to Friday. With occasional weekend or Bank Holiday cover and a 1 in 4 On call, supporting the Neonatal out of hours Ambulance.
- We are a customer-focused team, that prides itself on its polite and courteous manner, communicating with varied departments within UHS and other healthcare providers in the Southampton area.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we are looking for
- Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points, with the ability to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence and with a C1 category, the desirability to progress to CPC driver certification. (Please confirm all categories on your driving licence)
- A level of flexibility to be part of a team that operates from 0600 to 2030 Monday to Friday. With occasional weekend or Bank Holiday cover and a 1 in 4 On call, supporting the Neonatal out of hours Ambulance.
- We are a customer-focused team, that prides itself on its polite and courteous manner, communicating with varied departments within UHS and other healthcare providers in the Southampton area.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points. Able to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence.
Desirable
- Previous manual handling training
- CPC Driver - or to complete within 6 months.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous driving experience and knowledge of Southampton
- Ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonne
- Team working
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hampshire infrastructure.
Values/ Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points. Able to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence.
Desirable
- Previous manual handling training
- CPC Driver - or to complete within 6 months.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous driving experience and knowledge of Southampton
- Ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonne
- Team working
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hampshire infrastructure.
Values/ Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
