Job summary Collecting and delivering a variety of items to various locations in South Devon. This position is predomionantly as a pharmacy delivery driver. 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. 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 drivers, working out of the Transport department constantly evolving to provide the best service possible. Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com) Date posted 29 October 2024 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 388-6605639-E&A Job locations Transport Department Torbay Hospital Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities All post, packages, x-rays, patient notes, prescription boxes, medical electronic equipment. HSDU collect and deliver all sterile and unclean medical instruments, family planning, dental and theatre operating packs. BLOOD collect and deliver blood as required and keep safe. In the event of a spillage follow Trusts procedures and use the blood spillage kit provided. PHARMACY Locked pharmacy boxes, prescription drugs for patients, various packs of drugs, controlled drugs (CDs) which have to be signed for by registered nurse, patient or nominated person, monthly emergency drug boxes, saline solution, sterile water and liquid food for patients. PATHOLOGY collect and deliver blood, urine, swab and stool samples. This may include hazardous samples (suspect Hepatitis, HIV etc) keep in metal box provided, away from all other articles in vehicle. Delivery of all pathology stores to outlying areas Collection & delivery of Cytoxic drugs in special containers (signed for at both pick-up and drop off points). Collection & storage of confidential waste. Deliver boxes of blank prescription pads. Job description Job responsibilities All post, packages, x-rays, patient notes, prescription boxes, medical electronic equipment. HSDU collect and deliver all sterile and unclean medical instruments, family planning, dental and theatre operating packs. BLOOD collect and deliver blood as required and keep safe. In the event of a spillage follow Trusts procedures and use the blood spillage kit provided. PHARMACY Locked pharmacy boxes, prescription drugs for patients, various packs of drugs, controlled drugs (CDs) which have to be signed for by registered nurse, patient or nominated person, monthly emergency drug boxes, saline solution, sterile water and liquid food for patients. PATHOLOGY collect and deliver blood, urine, swab and stool samples. This may include hazardous samples (suspect Hepatitis, HIV etc) keep in metal box provided, away from all other articles in vehicle. Delivery of all pathology stores to outlying areas Collection & delivery of Cytoxic drugs in special containers (signed for at both pick-up and drop off points). Collection & storage of confidential waste. Deliver boxes of blank prescription pads. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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)