Job summary Applications are invited for a full time driver to work as a member of a busy team providing reprocessed sterile medical devices for both internal and external customers. The successful applicant will be responsible for the safe delivery of clean (processed) equipment and collection of dirty equipment from various locations, both internal and external to the hospital. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job To undertake driving duties ensuring the safe collection and delivery of specialist medical devices to both internal and external customers. Working as part of a team supporting the decontamination supervisor and stores and distribution lead to ensure equipment is delivered and collected safely. Taking ownership of vehicles, ensuring that they are kept clean and tidy and that essential daily checks are carried out and recorded. Assisting the decontamination supervisor with deliveries to internal wards and clinics and other duties as required. Assisting the stores and distribution lead with stores duties as required Working in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems This is a crucial area of the hospitals work, supporting the Operating Theatres, Wards, and local health centres in caring for the patient. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year £23,615 Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 216-AH-C6885173 Job locations Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Job description Job responsibilities The driving of all vehicles used by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust as required within the requirements of the Road Traffic Act and within the legal limits of the licence groups held. The completion of daily checks and relevant documentation for any vehicle used in keeping with the Transport Department Policy. This is to include checking, and replenishing if necessary; fuel, oil, water, tyre pressures and all relevant fluid or oil levels. To ensure the tyres brakes, lights and steering operate in a safe and satisfactory manner daily before driving the vehicle on a public road. Responsibility for the roadworthiness of any vehicle being used and the security, safety and stability of all loads carried. Cleaning the vehicle inside and out on a regular, as needed, basis. Reporting any accident, however minor, to the Duty Service Manager and to complete all relevant documentation. Reporting any defects on the vehicle to the Duty Service Manager. The accurate loading and unloading of all medical equipment surgical sets and medical devices associated with the trusts work including bloods and specimens. The safe loading and unloading of the vehicles recognising the requirements of The Manual Handling Regulations. To maintain the security, safety and stability of all loads carried throughout the working day is a legal requirement and it remains the drivers responsibility. This must always be taken into consideration when the vehicle is loaded. When required will support the SDU general stores area with stock control and rotation, including departmental stock takes, the issuing of goods and the storage of the same. Using the departments telephones to communicate as necessary, taking messages and then dealing promptly and accurately with any equipment requests and inventory storage and distribution. Keeping the SDU dispatch area and loading bays clean and tidy. The routine collection and delivery of all commodities as required, by the sterilisation and disinfection unit and as required by the trust. Completing all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner. On occasion, there is a need to obtain signatures against receipts and all deliveries must be completed accurately and the records retained. Compliance with all of the Policies and Procedures of the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Working to the sterilisation and disinfection units protocols, SOPs and systems provided Completion of all necessary documentation as required in relation to the post held. Any other duties as may be required for the effective and efficient running of the sterilisation and disinfection unit For further details please see attached JD&PS. Job description Job responsibilities The driving of all vehicles used by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust as required within the requirements of the Road Traffic Act and within the legal limits of the licence groups held. The completion of daily checks and relevant documentation for any vehicle used in keeping with the Transport Department Policy. This is to include checking, and replenishing if necessary; fuel, oil, water, tyre pressures and all relevant fluid or oil levels. To ensure the tyres brakes, lights and steering operate in a safe and satisfactory manner daily before driving the vehicle on a public road. Responsibility for the roadworthiness of any vehicle being used and the security, safety and stability of all loads carried. Cleaning the vehicle inside and out on a regular, as needed, basis. Reporting any accident, however minor, to the Duty Service Manager and to complete all relevant documentation. Reporting any defects on the vehicle to the Duty Service Manager. The accurate loading and unloading of all medical equipment surgical sets and medical devices associated with the trusts work including bloods and specimens. The safe loading and unloading of the vehicles recognising the requirements of The Manual Handling Regulations. To maintain the security, safety and stability of all loads carried throughout the working day is a legal requirement and it remains the drivers responsibility. This must always be taken into consideration when the vehicle is loaded. When required will support the SDU general stores area with stock control and rotation, including departmental stock takes, the issuing of goods and the storage of the same. Using the departments telephones to communicate as necessary, taking messages and then dealing promptly and accurately with any equipment requests and inventory storage and distribution. Keeping the SDU dispatch area and loading bays clean and tidy. The routine collection and delivery of all commodities as required, by the sterilisation and disinfection unit and as required by the trust. Completing all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner. On occasion, there is a need to obtain signatures against receipts and all deliveries must be completed accurately and the records retained. Compliance with all of the Policies and Procedures of the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Working to the sterilisation and disinfection units protocols, SOPs and systems provided Completion of all necessary documentation as required in relation to the post held. Any other duties as may be required for the effective and efficient running of the sterilisation and disinfection unit For further details please see attached JD&PS. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven ability to travel between different sites Demonstrable experience and a good proven understanding of the transportation and storage of surgical sets and medical devices including samples and bloods. Desirable To have proven knowledge of the collection, transport and storage of medical devices and surgical sets and equipment: ISO 13485- 2016 Demonstrable experience of driving a variety of Commercial Vehicles. Qualifications Essential Good standard of Education - minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above to include English and Maths or equivalent demonstrable experience. Desirable Any other relevant driving or vehicle maintenance qualifications. Aptitude and abilities Essential oAbility to work as part of a team, using effective communication skills with colleagues. oAbility to work alone and use initiative where required. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven ability to travel between different sites Demonstrable experience and a good proven understanding of the transportation and storage of surgical sets and medical devices including samples and bloods. Desirable To have proven knowledge of the collection, transport and storage of medical devices and surgical sets and equipment: ISO 13485- 2016 Demonstrable experience of driving a variety of Commercial Vehicles. Qualifications Essential Good standard of Education - minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above to include English and Maths or equivalent demonstrable experience. Desirable Any other relevant driving or vehicle maintenance qualifications. Aptitude and abilities Essential oAbility to work as part of a team, using effective communication skills with colleagues. oAbility to work alone and use initiative where required. 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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)