About this role
Job summary
As part of the Transport team, to carry out all the duties associated with the provision of a comprehensive delivery service, especially to drive delivery vehicles and carry out delivery schedules and complete all relevant paperwork. Also, ensuring that the vehicles are kept clean, roadworthy, tidy and properly maintained.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that daily routine vehicle checks are undertaken and recorded including oil, water, tyres etc, any faults reported so they can be rectified and adhering to relevant transport regulations; To complete the vehicle log sheet after each use. Be responsible for the security and safety of loads carried. Be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle, including the clean-up of any spillages. To undertake all daily deliveries and collections of pathology specimens, mail, consumables etc within the departmental working hours (currently 06:30 - 20:00). To ensure all equipment is secured using the appropriate equipment. To ensure the safe delivery of any pharmacy, Chemotherapy and controlled drugs to authorised personnel and that a signature is obtained. To undertaken relevant training as proscribed by management.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
To ensure that daily routine vehicle checks are undertaken and recorded including oil, water, tyres etc, any faults reported so they can be rectified and adhering to relevant transport regulations To complete the vehicle log sheet after each use Be responsible for the security and safety of loads carried Be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle, including the clean up of any spillages To undertake all daily deliveries and collections of pathology specimens, mail, consumables etc within the departmental working hours (currently 06:30 - 23:30) To ensure all equipment is secured using the appropriate equipment To ensure the safe delivery of any pharmacy, Chemotherapy and controlled drugs to authorised personnel and that a signature is obtained To report any incidents or accidents using the correct reporting procedure To ensure delivery of X-rays, Medical Records etc to various locations. To undertake delivery of any other relevant items as requested by Managemen To deal politely with queries from users when delivering and report back any issues that may occur To sort mail from various locations, ensuring deadlines are met for next runs To carry out all tasks in a prompt, safe and efficient manner To demonstrate professionalism, honesty and integrity in all matters of a confidential nature To be smart of appearance and dress in the uniform provided To attend mandatory training and continuing education courses as required To attend in-house training, including Transport Induction, basic Health and Safety and COSHH awareness sessions To ensure that all statutory requirements, including those for Health and Safety are met and to advise senior staff on areas of concern.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience Essential
Excellent local knowledge/map reading
Desirable
Knowledge of routine vehicle checks
Qualifications Essential
Clean Driving Licence
Desirable
Health and Safety
Skills Essential
communication
Desirable
12 months commercial driving
Skills Essential
customer service
Desirable
Completion of journey logs
Experience Essential
Team working
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.
Employer details Employer name Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ashford Transport Depot
London Road
Stanwell
TW15 3AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)