Job Description

So many people want to join us in our Transport Department to work as a Driver - the things is, we don't want just anyone, we want the very best. As a Driver, you play an invaluable role supporting the day to day running of our hospitals, providing vital services within the community, all with a smile on your face. This is why we don't compromise when it comes to choosing new colleagues to join us.



We have a brilliant team for you to join who all work together to provide an excellent service.



You will be a fantastic team worker, who has experience of working with colleagues in a busy environment.



There isn't another role like this around in the driving sector - so it goes without saying that full training will be given which will include all aspects of driving duties - we know you will proudly wear the uniform provided and join a team of colleagues from all backgrounds who work together to keep the hospital ticking smoothly.



Please note the operational hours for this service are 7am and 7pm so you may be required to work any time during this period (total 7.5 hours a day Monday-Friday with some occasional Saturday work).



Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 3rd of October.



The Transport Service would love to introduce you to our team if you are a conscientious and dedicated team player who is interested in providing a gold standard for our patients.



Roles within the Trust Transport Service include delivery and collection of ,but not limited to, blood transfusions, microbiology samples, equipment and stock items. Using Chorley Hospital as a base you will be providing services to and from local Hospitals, Surgeries, Health Centres and Clinics. Depending on the specific task, you will be required to drive manual vehicles from a small van to a Luton van where you will be expected to operate a tail lift.



We need people with fabulous customer services skills who are passionate in working to their very best to deliver services right across our hospitals and within the community.



Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.



You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.



Please see attached job description for full duties of the role.



Communicate verbally with clinical areas and Doctors surgeries and the Portering supervisor and colleagues by phone and through written procedures, ensuring an effective exchange of information about Driving tasks and service needs



Communicate on and off site with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff.

Undertake Driving duties as required

Drive vehicles on Trust business

Identify and act upon any potential risks or hazards within the working environment

Assist during a fire or a major incident

Pro-actively support the continued improvement of the service

Maintain and develop own competence for the role