About this role
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for friendly, caring and motivated individuals to join the Trust as a Pathology Driver To provide a specimen collection service
Main duties of the job
To provide a specimen collection service.
To deliver to any location as required on a daily basis.
To collect Pathology specimens from all service demand areas, including Hospitals, GP Surgeries and Clinics within the South Tees and Northallerton area.
To deliver and collect post to all service demand areas, within the South Tees and Northallerton area.
Collect and sort Pathology post in preparation for the designated established routes.
On a daily basis, check the supplies required for each location, and maintain emergency stock levels.
Deliver blood from Blood Bank (Transfusion Service) to all areas as required.
To be a courteous and polite representative of the Division of Pathology.
Ensure that the vehicle is in a road worthy condition.
Check anti-freeze, tyres and overall condition of vehicles before first run of day.
Maintain mileage and fuel records on a daily basis.
To collect from the Logistics department, any supplies delivered, and deliver them to Central Sort supplies stores.
To assist all staff within Central Sort to store supplies received appropriately.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full UK Driving Licence with no convictions
Desirable
Advance Driving qualification
Experience Essential
Proven driving experience Previous experience driving a van
Desirable
Previous experience completing vehicle safety checks
Knowledge Essential
Customer Service experience Good time management Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team Ability to work under pressure to support service demands Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to read and follow written protocols Problem solving skills that allow lone 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)