About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting for Courier Drivers, to provide and maintain a professional, efficient, effective and timely Courier Service with the collection and delivery of Medical Records, Pharmacy, Specimens, Blood, Sterile Services, Post, Parcels, Furniture, General Equipment and other Confidential and Sensitive items to Healthcare establishments throughout Cornwall
Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
To organise and sort items into route order prior to delivery and during the route, to ensure that theyarrive at their delivery point in the same condition in which they left their dispatch point
To maintain total confidentiality in the handling, sorting and distribution of sensitive patient material
Responsibility to ensure that all items for distribution are routinely cleared from the Post Room and Courier Store and delivered to the appropriate address by the end of the day
To drive in a safe and considerate manner in accordance with Road Traffic Legislation
To undertake appropriate, additional driver training as necessary
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications and relevant experience Essential
Hold a Full UK Driving Licence (Manual) Numerate and literate
Desirable
Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Customer Care, First Aid Certificate Courses relevant to job performance and duties.
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Good communication skills Adaptable and able to use own initiative Ability to stay calm in a stressful situation and tact required. Polite and patient at all times
Desirable
Flexible physically fit to complete complex route with some weighted items
Knowledge and abilities Essential
Ability to drive a variety of vehicles, including 3.5t Luton with tail lifts when required, for frequent periods
Desirable
Previous courier/driver experience, NHS experience Experience of working in a large organisation ADR training for carriage of dangerous goods Good knowledge of the Cornish road system.
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address RCHT Treliske
Truro
TR13LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)