West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
Courier Transport Service is a well-established part of West Midlands Ambulance Service with over 26 years of experience providing a courier service to health care providers across Stoke and Staffordshire.
We are a small team with a close working relationship with NHSE and Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust.
Although this is not a patient-facing position, the role of a courier driver is vital as you will be delivering equipment to health care workers, enabling them to do their role, which can be very rewarding.
If you enjoy driving, meeting people, and are self-motivated, then this might be just right for you.
Delivering and collecting a variety of items including post, bloods, medical consumables, medical equipment, and small items of office furniture across Staffordshire.
Mostly achieved on scheduled daily routes with some AD HOC drivers for urgent requirements. Primarily a Monday to Friday position with very occasional requirement for weekend or Bank Holiday cover.
Main Duties of the Job
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace for everyone where our colleagues feel empowered to succeed.
Each person plays a vital part in ensuring our organisation meets the differing needs of our communities, ultimately enabling us to save lives. We acknowledge that a workforce that reflects the communities that it serves provides better patient care, and we are therefore looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference to our patients.
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels. We are proud to have maintained Disability Confident Leader status and as part of our commitments to this, we guarantee to invite all applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role to attend assessment or interview. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, and prefer to disclose it, please feel free to do so in your application. You can also contact the Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk if you wish to have a confidential discussion. We use this information, with your permission, to ensure you are fully supported during the recruitment process.
The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and has signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.
About Us
If this position involves a regulated activity, it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults, or both.
Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, all applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost of £55.76 for an enhanced check is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS, you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.
We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore, we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the shortlisting process takes place. After the closing date, please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method.
We are proud to offer flexible working options to support our colleagues to have a greater choice in when, where, and how they work. During your interview, we will explore this with you and discuss your individual needs and how this could be facilitated for this role to benefit patient experience, service delivery, and the work-life balance of colleagues.
Job Responsibilities
1. Check oil fuel levels and safety aspects of vehicle before commencement of daily runs (e.g., tyres, brakes, lights, steering, etc.), reporting any defects to the Leading Driver/Assistant Courier Transport Service Manager.
2. Maintain vehicles in a clean and tidy condition.
3. Collection, delivery, and sorting of mail, samples, laundry, and other items designated by the Assistant Courier Transport Manager. This may include a regular schedule.
4. Transportation of miscellaneous items (e.g., medical equipment, meals, and office furniture).
5. Maintain any records as required by the Courier Transport Service Manager.
6. Refuel vehicle as required by laid down instructions.
7. Report breakdowns to Assistant Courier Transport Service Manager by quickest method, also report accident damage and submit accident forms.
8. Maintain safe driving methods and statutory speed limits at all times, reporting to the Courier Transport Service Manager any summons received relating to the Road Traffic Act.
9. Advise Leading Driver/Assistant Courier Transport Service Manager of any difficulties encountered during shift.
10. Carry out other related duties as required by either the Leading Driver or Assistant Courier Transport Service Manager.
11. Although drivers may be employed on a fixed shift, they may be required to work on any of the shifts indicated to meet the needs of the Service. In addition, some overtime may be required at short notice.
12. Be prepared to take on other roles in case of a major incident.
Additional Responsibilities
1. Ensure adherence to directions as published in Routine Instructions or other similar documents.
2. Perform such duties of either a higher or lower rank as may be reasonable from time to time.
3. Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
4. Develop oneself within the job and be proactive in identifying own professional development needs.
5. Contribute towards the development and review of the training needs of own peers and colleagues.
6. Provide professional advice and assistance in training of Trust employees as appropriate.
7. Attend any course the Service deems necessary for individual and/or organisational development.
8. Perform any other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time by your Line Manager.
9. Ensure adherence to the Trust's Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.
10. Take part in the Trust's Appraisal Scheme, both as an appraiser (as required) and an appraisee.
11. Attend meetings and conferences to represent the Trust when requested.
12. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
13. Contribute to the development, effective implementation, maintenance, and review of the Trust's Quality Strategy.
SUMMARY: This job description identifies the major aspects of the post but will be subject to review from time to time in light of the development of the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of Education minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above to include English and Maths or be willing to undertake a level 2 qualification within the first 12 months in post.
Experience
* Experience of driving a variety of vehicles.
Skills & Knowledge
* Full, clean, manual UK Driving Licence.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Caring attitude / empathetic.
Employer Name
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
£23,615 a year plus the relevant section 2 unsocial hours enhancements.
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