About this role
Job summary
Pathology Stores and Logistics, based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, is looking for 1 new driver to join our out of hours team.
The role will operate on a rotation pattern; with 2 weekday evening shifts from 16:45 - 00:15 and 1 weekend shift either 08:30 - 16:30 or 16:30 to 00:30. There may be opportunity for overtime shifts.
Clean driving license, ability to work independently and good communication skills essential.
Main duties of the job
The role involves driving a Pathology VW caddy van between the 3 Leicester Hospitals collecting, transporting and delivering pathology samples, Pathology reagents, blood products, post and pharmacy items.
The post holder will need to and maintain patient confidentiality at all times and be able to manage their own time when driving. Lifting and handling of laboratory materials will be required.
Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,being a great place to work,partnerships for impact, andresearch and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,we are proud,we are inclusive, andwe are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensuring van checks are performed before driving. Collecting and delivering pathology samples between the 3 Leicester hospitals. Safely transporting patients samples to the Leicester RoyalInfirmary Pathology laboratories, following agreed processes. Collecting and delivering Pharmacy products between sites. Collecting and delivering post. Handling and prioritising emergency collection requests.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
Current clean driving license
Desirable
Current certificate for carriage of radioisotopes
Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential
Ability to work alone / use own initiative Ability to prioritise. Ability to make on the spot decisions. Negotiation skills
Role Specific Requirements Essential
Ability to perform lifting and handling duties. Ability to drive in heavy traffic. Conscientious, hardworking, and dedicated Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude and flexible.
Experience Essential
1 year experience in a driving role Good knowledge of Highway Code Carriage and handling goods experience Lifting and Handling experience Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Good knowledge of the Leicestershire area Experience of handling confidential documents
Skills Essential
Ability to undertake the certificate to carry Radioisotopes.
Planning & Organisational Skills Essential
Ability to follow routes, directions, schedules and satellite navigation systems. Keeping to deadlines Ability to produce accurate reports. Ability to check vehicles are in roadworthy condition.
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential
Ability to prioritise. Ability to make on the spot decisions. Ability to work alone and use own initiative to resolve day to day issues. Negotiation skills
Equality & Diversity Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)