Pharmacy Delivery Driver - Zero Hour Contract
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,208.00 to £28,586.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27208.00 - £28586.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 October 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0374-25-0065 |
Summary
Safe and Timely Delivery of Medicines Ensure accurate and prompt delivery of prescriptions and pharmacy items to patients and healthcare sites. Deliver and collect daily items from Stratford-Upon-Avon Hospital, Warwick Hospital, George Elliot Hospital, Rugby St Cross and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. Maintain temperature control and handling protocols for fragile or hazardous medicines. Adhoc requirement to transport other items to the above-mentioned sites within reasonable request. Vehicle Maintenance and Compliance Conduct daily vehicle checks and maintain cleanliness and operational readiness. Adhere to policies, including the Drivers Handbook and Workplace Transport Policy. Spillage and Hazardous Substance Management Carry and maintain a spill kit at all times. Attend and comply with spillage training and COSHH guidelines. Record Keeping and Documentation Maintain accurate delivery logs and incident reports. Ensure proper documentation for possession and transfer of medicines. Communication and Coordination Liaise effectively with pharmacy staff, patients, and other departments. Report delays, incidents, or issues promptly to line managers. Security and Confidentiality Follow procedures for secure transport and storage of medicines. Uphold patient confidentiality and data protection standards. Training and Compliance Complete mandatory training including driver safety, spillage response, and medicine handling. Stay updated with Company policies and procedures. Health and Safety Follow all health and safety regulations, including infection control and safeguarding. Report any accidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions.