Medical Logistics Driver

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact;

Julia Baxby - [email protected]

About The Role

There are currently vacancies within our Transport Department for part time drivers on a 12 month Fixed Term contract. Mainly based at Pinderfields Hospital but also covering Pontefract and Dewsbury sites.

To work a rotating rota covering various shift patterns over 7 days per week, 365 days per year between the hours of 0700-2000 as shown below

A flexible approach is essential as some short notice alteration to work patterns may be required to support the service. You will be required to undertake a range of duties that will include the Pathology shuttle service and also transportation of equipment, case notes, patients and other associated hospital items. The successful candidate will possess a full clean driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience. Your driving history will demonstrate compliance with current health and safety legislation. Ideally candidates will have experience of driving a range of vehicles in a work place environment and have a good knowledge of the local area. You will have a pleasant disposition, be a good communicator and if possible have experience in working with the public.

Main duties

• Undertake a full range of scheduled and unscheduled duties, driving various sized vehicles, under the direction of the Co-ordinator.
  
  

Key Requirements

• To drive a range of Trust vehicles in a safe and responsible manner adhering to all traffic and other legal regulations. These vehicles include cars, vans and goods vehicles.
• To ensure the protocols and procedures for safe transportation and vehicle maintenance are strictly adhered to.
• Provide cover in the absence of the Mail Driver. Collect mail from departments and offices not in the main hospital building this includes a daily run to Dewsbury District Hospital.
• GP Surgery Courier Service runs include collection/delivery of specimens and mail.
• Daily scheduled runs to Leeds Hospitals this includes any ad hoc delivery/collections of patients, staff etc within the Yorkshire region.
• To provide transport on an ad hoc basis to carry body organs/tissue, live biopsies etc and occasional mortuary requests to transport infants for autopsy.
• Scheduled Shuttle Services across sites for doctors, staff, medical records including any ad hoc requests.
• Pharmacy and Pathology Laboratory runs to transport drugs (including controlled drugs) and bloods/specimens (including legal specimens which have to be signed for on collection and delivery) across sites.
• General and specific patient transport service.
• Pool duties this covers urgent and ad hoc requests for transport. Also requests for movement of larger pieces of equipment/machinery.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered weekend/Bank Holiday working.
• There is a requirement to move heavy/bulky equipment and boxes. This requires the augmentation of manual handling techniques for which training will be given. This is an integral part of the drivers’ work and they will be expected to do this several times per day.
• The post holder is responsible for the correct use of hands-free mobile phones to ensure contact with their base at all times.
• Under the direction of the Co-ordinator duties may be added/changed at short notice.
  
  

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application Guidance

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Our Benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support
  
  

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