Pathology Out of Hours Driver

Job summary

Pathology Stores and Logistics, based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, is looking for 1 new driver to join our out of hours team.

The role will operate on a rotation pattern; with 2 weekday evening shifts from 16:45 - 00:15 and 1 weekend shift either 08:30 - 16:30 or 16:30 to 00:30. There may be opportunity for overtime shifts.

Clean driving license, ability to work independently and good communication skills essential.

Main duties of the job

The role involves driving a Pathology VW caddy van between the 3 Leicester Hospitals collecting, transporting and delivering pathology samples, Pathology reagents, blood products, post and pharmacy items.

The post holder will need to and maintain patient confidentiality at all times and be able to manage their own time when driving. Lifting and handling of laboratory materials will be required.

Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,being a great place to work,partnerships for impact, andresearch and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,we are proud,we are inclusive, andwe are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Job responsibilities

• Ensuring van checks are performed before driving.
• Collecting and delivering pathology samples between the 3 Leicester hospitals.
• Safely transporting patients samples to the Leicester RoyalInfirmary Pathology laboratories, following agreed processes.
• Collecting and delivering Pharmacy products between sites.
• Collecting and delivering post.
• Handling and prioritising emergency collection requests.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Current clean driving license

Desirable

• Current certificate for carriage of radioisotopes

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to work alone / use own initiative
• Ability to prioritise.
• Ability to make on the spot decisions.
• Negotiation skills

Role Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to perform lifting and handling duties.
• Ability to drive in heavy traffic.
• Conscientious, hardworking, and dedicated
• Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude and flexible.

Experience

Essential

• 1 year experience in a driving role
• Good knowledge of Highway Code Carriage and handling goods experience
• Lifting and Handling experience Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the Leicestershire area
• Experience of handling confidential documents

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake the certificate to carry Radioisotopes.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow routes, directions, schedules and satellite navigation systems.
• Keeping to deadlines
• Ability to produce accurate reports.
• Ability to check vehicles are in roadworthy condition.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise.
• Ability to make on the spot decisions.
• Ability to work alone and use own initiative to resolve day to day issues.
• Negotiation skills

Equality & Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours