Job summary As a courier to transport pharmacy items, goods, equipment, correspondence and stores, together with urine, blood and other bodily fluids, tissue samples and between hospitals, health centres, clinics and GP surgeries across the Trust area. As the nature of the specimens/confidential paperwork carried, and the area covered, it is essential that the courier drivers have to run to very tight schedules. You must have a high awareness of the department's assets, which may be used in carrying out the daily duties. Participate in a rota system covering any shift required by the Management. Main duties of the job As a courier to transport pharmacy items, goods, equipment, correspondence and stores, together with urine, blood and other bodily fluids, tissue samples and between hospitals, health centres, clinics, GP surgeries and patient home addresses across the Trust area. Because of the nature of the specimens/confidential paperwork carried, and the area covered, it is essential that the courier drivers have to run to very tight schedules. The job holder must have a high awareness of the department's assets, which may be used in carrying out the daily duties. Participate in a rota system covering any shift required by the Management. TTA delivery driver collect pharmacy items and then deliver in a timely way to home addresses and surgeries across the Trust area in an appropriate and timely manner. About us There are 5 set courier rounds and 4 TTA delivery rounds, working out of the Transport department constantly evolving to provide the best service possible. Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com) Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-6811778-E&A Job locations Transport Department Torbay Hospital Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Person Specification Training Essential Full UK driving licence Desirable C1 driving licence Experience Essential Experience of driving based work Ability to prioritise and organise own work load Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Person Specification Training Essential Full UK driving licence Desirable C1 driving licence Experience Essential Experience of driving based work Ability to prioritise and organise own work load Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Transport Department Torbay Hospital Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)