Driver - Transport & Logistics

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

8/5/2025

We are recruiting 3 full-time drivers on a 37.5 hour contract, Monday to Sunday covering hours between the of 0600-0600 . These roles are to cover shifts for linen delivery, specimen delivery and pharmacy deliveries to patients homes. Join our dedicated transport team to make a difference. As an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare services by transporting patients, medical supplies, medication, specimens, and other transport-related activities.

Requirements

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• 3.5 tonne tail lift vehicle experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in dealing professionally with staff and members of the public.
• Willingness to work additional hours to cover holidays and sickness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other transport colleagues on ad-hoc assignments.
  
  

What We Offer

• A friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Full uniform and training
  
  

Responsibilities

NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include:

• Delivering Medical Supplies: Ensuring timely and secure delivery of medical supplies, equipment, and medications to various NHS sites, including hospitals, clinics, and patient homes.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Performing daily checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked.
• Adhering to Safety Protocols: Following strict health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties.
• Assisting Patients: Providing assistance to patients with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport.
• Communication: Communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination.
  
  

These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable, and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mark Finnigan Job title: Transport Supervisor Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0151 529 3401