Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
General Transport Driver
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About the Role
The General Transport Services (GTS) Department at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is seeking to recruit both a Full-Time and a Part-Time GTS Driver.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a full, clean UK driving licence. A D1 entitlement is desirable but not essential.
Available Posts
- Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week
- Part-Time: 24 hours per week
Both positions will be worked over 5 days per week, Monday to Sunday, in line with a rota. Shifts will fall between the earliest start time of 07:30 and the latest finish time of 19:30.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting essential transport services across the Trust, including the delivery and collection of pathology samples, pharmacy supplies, medical records, post, linen, and clinical and general waste, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
Duties Will Include
- Transporting clean and soiled linen, medical supplies, and stock between Trust sites, hospitals, GP practices, and other healthcare facilities.
- Collecting and delivering equipment, medical records, confidential documents, and correspondence.
- Collecting and transporting clinical waste across Trust sites and healthcare locations throughout the West Midlands.
- Collecting and delivering pathology specimens from clinics, GP surgeries, health centres, and hospital departments in accordance with relevant handling procedures.
- Delivering radioactive gases and associated materials to hospitals across the UK, ensuring compliance with all relevant transport and safety regulations.
- Undertaking vehicle safety checks and ensuring vehicles are maintained in a clean and roadworthy condition.
- Working independently as a lone worker whilst adhering to Trust policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
- Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently, and within agreed schedules and service standards.
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About Us
This role requires a reliable and flexible individual who can work independently, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a professional approach when interacting with staff and external organisations.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
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Our Values
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Purpose
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Mr Ryan Darby
- Job title: Acting Deputy Logistics Operations Manager
- Email address: ryan.darby@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07934999153
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