Job summary We are looking to appoint 3 Transport Drivers on a permanent contract to carry out a daily scheduled service moving equipment, samples, notes, stores, pharmacy and any other ad-hoc requests between hospital clinics. There is a need to move patients to home addresses, nursing homes and across all NCA sites etc. Schedules will run Monday to Sunday this is based on service requirements. There is a need to know all schedules to cover if the need arises. You must have a pleasant manner and be able to communicate with other members of staff and the general public. You will need to be flexible towards the hours and duties within the Transport Department and be committed to work additional hours to meet contractual requirements. This means working on a rota system covering specific shifts, weekends and bank holidays and the Christmas period. Main duties of the job You are required to have previous driving experience and will have to drive a range of commercial fleet vehicles ranging from small Ford Connect vans, minibuses, ambulances and 3.5t tail lifts. Previous driving experience is necessary as is good geographical knowledge. Manual handing is essential and you will be required to handle heavy objects and/or patients. You must be in possession of a current full clean driving licence You wil have recent experience of driving goods vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonne. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-NCA-EA094-24-C Job locations Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Experience, Knowledge Essential Full driving UK licence & DCPC Flexible approach to work Desirable Able to plan work Work within a team Previous driving experience Smart appearance excellent communication skills flexible approach to work Desirable Previous experience in Healthcare communication or associated type work. Person Specification Experience, Knowledge Essential Full driving UK licence & DCPC Flexible approach to work Desirable Able to plan work Work within a team Previous driving experience Smart appearance excellent communication skills flexible approach to work Desirable Previous experience in Healthcare communication or associated type work. 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)