About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a reliable, dynamic and enthusiastic Courier Driver to join the Transport team at Dorset County Hospital.
To provide an efficient courier service between the Trust and other health establishments across the county of Dorset A courier service to deliver and collect mail, specimens, vaccines, medical records and occasionally medical gases We are looking for a driver for the following position:
Monday to Friday
16.00 to 22.00
This position will have elements of lone working.
Main duties of the job
To provide a courier service which, sorts, delivers and collects mail, sundry items and specimens to and from various healthcare establishments in Dorset and to acute Trusts such as Salisbury, Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton .
About us
The successful candidate will work without direct supervision ensuring an effective and efficient service is always provided, promoting a positive and professional image at all times.
At Dorset County Hospital we are proud of our team and our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence and want our team members to truly embody these.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Full Clean UK Driving Licence
Desirable
GCSE (grade C or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of local area Some experience of working within a Healthcare facilities environment
Desirable
Experience of working with a range of staff at all levels. Experience in managing workload to meet deadlines and standards Experience of driving passenger/ and or light goods vehicles
Skills Essential
Evidence of attention to detail and the ability to work without close supervision within broad procedural guidelines. Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries Evidence of ability to work as part of a team. Evidence of managing own workload Ability to lift and carry loads
Desirable
Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with the general public and colleagues across a range of issues An understanding of confidentiality and its place in the NHS
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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)