Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Ensuring van checks are performed before driving.
* Providing a morning and afternoon sample collection run to various pre-agreed GP surgeries / hospitals.
* Deliver pathology consumables to GP surgeries.
* Safely transporting patients samples to the Leicester Royal Infirmary Pathology laboratories, following agreed processes.
* Receiving and booking in deliveries to the Pathology Stores.
* Use of an electronic stock system to book stock in and out of Pathology Stores.
* Package stock for distribution to GP surgeries.
* Deliver orders within the Leicester Royal Pathology departments.
* Decanting liquid nitrogen (training given).
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Current clean driving license
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to work alone / use own initiative
Role Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
* Lifting and handling experience
Experience
Essential criteria
* 1 year experience in a driving role
Desirable criteria
* Good knowledge of the Leicestershire area
Communication skills
Essential criteria
* Good communication skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to make on the spot decisions
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to keep to deadlines
Equality & Diversity
Essential criteria
* Treat all individuals with dignity and respect
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr