Job Description

Working hours: As & When
We are looking to recruit a Bank Driver to join our team and support the activities of our Mobile Research Unit (MRU).
The post-holder will work closely with the Research Manager / MRU Lead and you will already have experience of dealing with the public together with excellent communication skills.
Applicants must be litereate and numerate and have a good level of fitness in order to be able to lift, carry, handle and transport goods in relation to the MRU and it's activity. You will be trustworthy and reliable and ensure complete confidentiality of information held or regarding patients and hospital personnel.
The role requires a significant amount of driving and the primary role will be the checking, general maintenance and driving of the MRU accross Chester, Cheshire West and beyond as required.
Applicants will have relevant Driving experience and a full clean driving license.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be able to lift, carry, handle and transport goods, be trustworthy and reliable and ensure complete confidentiality of information held or regarding patients and hospital personnel.
Duties will vary depending on the type and event each day the MRU is in use.
You will invovled in the safe transportation of equipment to and from the MRU.
You will carry out safety, general maintenenance and condition checks and contribute to risk assessments and planning for each organised event.
You will be responsible for recording the use and checks and escalating where appropriate.
About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,169 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
210-2025-448-BANK-A
Job locations
Countess of Chester Hospital
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
Job description
Job responsibilities
See for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
See for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• A basic standard of education.

Desirable

• Maths GCSE Grade 4
• English GCSE Grade 4 BTech Level 1 - 2

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Enjoys being part of a team.

Desirable

• Has worked in a health care environment in this capacity
• Experience in a front facing customer service role
• Previous portering experience

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• A basic standard of education.

Desirable

• Maths GCSE Grade 4
• English GCSE Grade 4 BTech Level 1 - 2

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Enjoys being part of a team.

Desirable

• Has worked in a health care environment in this capacity
• Experience in a front facing customer service role
• Previous portering experience

Skills Required