Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised Transport Driver
To work as part of the Operational Team responsible for providing a comprehensive patient and non patient support service in the hospital environment. Driving a range of vehicles to enable the carrying out of the following Transport Service functions:
Delivery and collection of Healthcare related goods to external locations for the Trust
Delivery and collection of Healthcare related goods within the Southmead Hospital campus
Transportation of patients to home or other Healthcare establishments
Transportation of staff, patients and visitors
To provide a high quality responsive, efficient and effective patient support service to wards, and departments in North Bristol NHS Trust acting in a caring and professional manner and working in line with Facilities and departmental operating procedures
A Full, Clean, UK Manual Driving license is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
To support Transport Services service level agreements, and other formal agreements / contracts, with both internal and external customers.
o Good verbal communication skills in order to clearly communicate with patient support team colleagues, supervisors, managers, ward staff, visitors and patients
o Able to communicate and work in a sensitive and unobtrusive manner around patients
o Ensuring that correct and safe methods of work are employed at all times with extra care shown to the safety of patients, staff and visitors
o To drive a range of trust vehicles, electric and fuel powered
o To undertake the movement of patients, staff and products in a professional, timely and considerate manner ensuring that the requirements of the service users are met, and promoting a good image for the trust.
o Good verbal communication skills in order to clearly communicate with patient support team colleagues, supervisors, managers, ward staff, visitors and patients
o To undertake collection and delivery duties as allocated within the transport schedules including the delivery of items from the vehicle to the designated location these items include but are not limited to: o Diagnostic specimens (blood , urine) o Post (Letters and parcels) o Laundry (clean and soiled) o Pharmacy (controlled and non controlled medicines) o Sterile goods (Clean and soiled) o Hazardous goods (Isotopes and Krypton) o Waste (Domestic and clinical waste)
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
339-FD0984-CCC
Job locations
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Rd
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain licenses required to drive trust vehicles and to report any offences or occurrences
To drive in accordance with the highway code at all times in a courteous and considerate manner
Receipt, delivery and storage of delivered healthcare related provisions in line with local policy
Transportation of the deceased to the mortuary (Ambulance duty only 9.00am to 6.00pm)
Collection, delivery and connection of medical gases
Collection, receipting and distribution of medical records to wards and departments
Ensuring that safety instructions are complied with when using cleaning products and equipment
Reporting any accidents/dangerous occurrences to the patient support team leaders /manager and participating in the completion of necessary accident form paperwork
Completion of timesheets and work logs /schedules or other attendance system as required
Carrying out duties in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy, the Health & Safety at Work Act and also Departmental Written Systems of Work
Carrying out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with the Trust Policy and Codes of Practice
Attendance at relevant statutory and non statutory training, e.g. fire safety, food safety. To carry out other FM support service duties as appropriate and required
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain licenses required to drive trust vehicles and to report any offences or occurrences
To drive in accordance with the highway code at all times in a courteous and considerate manner
Receipt, delivery and storage of delivered healthcare related provisions in line with local policy
Transportation of the deceased to the mortuary (Ambulance duty only 9.00am to 6.00pm)
Collection, delivery and connection of medical gases
Collection, receipting and distribution of medical records to wards and departments
Ensuring that safety instructions are complied with when using cleaning products and equipment
Reporting any accidents/dangerous occurrences to the patient support team leaders /manager and participating in the completion of necessary accident form paperwork
Completion of timesheets and work logs /schedules or other attendance system as required
Carrying out duties in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy, the Health & Safety at Work Act and also Departmental Written Systems of Work
Carrying out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with the Trust Policy and Codes of Practice
Attendance at relevant statutory and non statutory training, e.g. fire safety, food safety. To carry out other FM support service duties as appropriate and required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Hold a current clean manual driving licence

Skills
Essential

• Use of hand held mobile devices

Skills
Essential

• Ability to undertake physical demanding tasks

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as a member of a team Able to work in a sensitive and unobtrusive manner

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills Able to follow laid down procedures

Skills
Essential

• Able to clearly communicate with patient support team colleagues, supervisors, managers, ward staff, visitors and patients

Skills
Essential

• Able to work and act according to standard operating procedures and good practice guides without the need for continuous direct supervision

Skills
Essential

• Carrying out duties as instructed by Senior staff and in accordance with the Departmental rules and procedures

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Hold a current clean manual driving licence

Skills
Essential

• Use of hand held mobile devices

Skills
Essential

• Ability to undertake physical demanding tasks

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as a member of a team Able to work in a sensitive and unobtrusive manner

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills Able to follow laid down procedures

Skills
Essential

• Able to clearly communicate with patient support team colleagues, supervisors, managers, ward staff, visitors and patients

Skills
Essential

• Able to work and act according to standard operating procedures and good practice guides without the need for continuous direct supervision

Skills
Essential

• Carrying out duties as instructed by Senior staff and in accordance with the Departmental rules and procedures

Skills Required