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Courier Driver • Brighton
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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1. Can you tell us about your previous experience as a courier driver or in a similar role? Can you tell us about your previous experience as a courier driver or in a similar role?

2. What types of vehicles have you driven, and are you comfortable with the maintenance checks required for them? What types of vehicles have you driven, and are you comfortable with the maintenance checks required for them?

3. Have you worked within a healthcare environment before? If so, what was your experience? Have you worked within a healthcare environment before? If so, what was your experience?

4. This position involves multiple deliveries and collections. How do you prioritise your tasks when faced with tight schedules? This position involves multiple deliveries and collections. How do you prioritise your tasks when faced with tight schedules?

5. Can you describe a time when you handled a situation where a delivery needed to be made urgently? What steps did you take? Can you describe a time when you handled a situation where a delivery needed to be made urgently? What steps did you take?

6. As a courier, you will be responsible for transporting sensitive items like medical records and surgical instruments. How do you ensure the security and integrity of these items during transit? As a courier, you will be responsible for transporting sensitive items like medical records and surgical instruments. How do you ensure the security and integrity of these items during transit?

7. What procedures do you follow for conducting electronic vehicle checks? Can you walk us through a typical checklist? What procedures do you follow for conducting electronic vehicle checks? Can you walk us through a typical checklist?

8. How do you keep track of vehicle maintenance and performance issues? What actions do you take if you notice a defect or issue? How do you keep track of vehicle maintenance and performance issues? What actions do you take if you notice a defect or issue?

9. Can you explain the importance of infection control policies in your role and how you would adhere to them during your shifts? Can you explain the importance of infection control policies in your role and how you would adhere to them during your shifts?

10. Describe a time when you had to comply with specific policies or regulations. How did you ensure adherence? Describe a time when you had to comply with specific policies or regulations. How did you ensure adherence?

11. This role requires working both independently and as part of a team. How do you manage your time and responsibilities in each scenario? This role requires working both independently and as part of a team. How do you manage your time and responsibilities in each scenario?

12. Can you provide an example of how you have effectively communicated with colleagues or external stakeholders in the past? Can you provide an example of how you have effectively communicated with colleagues or external stakeholders in the past?

13. What would you do if you encountered a road closure or an unexpected delay while on a delivery? What would you do if you encountered a road closure or an unexpected delay while on a delivery?

14. How do you handle stress or pressure, particularly when faced with last-minute changes to your schedule? How do you handle stress or pressure, particularly when faced with last-minute changes to your schedule?

15. You will interact with various Trust staff and members of the public. How do you ensure positive interactions with those you encounter during your deliveries? You will interact with various Trust staff and members of the public. How do you ensure positive interactions with those you encounter during your deliveries?

16. Can you recall a challenging interaction with a member of the public or a colleague? How did you resolve it? Can you recall a challenging interaction with a member of the public or a colleague? How did you resolve it?

17. What motivated you to apply for this position with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust? What motivated you to apply for this position with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?

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Role: Courier Driver in Brighton

Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 09:22.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nCourier Driver with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) in Brighton\n\n University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a driver to join their Transport Department working amongst a team of drivers. The role requirements are based on a 'courier style' service to the healthcare establishments in and around Sussex ensuring our communities are enabled to receive the treatment and resources they need. Predominantly based at Royal Sussex County Hospital with occasional working across the Trust to support the service as and when required. Courier duties include multiple delivery and collections of pathology, pharmacy, medical records, surgical instruments and replenishment of GP Surgery items across Sussex. All drivers are required to carry out electronic vehicle checks and complete necessary paperwork on a daily basis. General maintenance and daily cleaning tasks in line with all Infection Control Policy is compulsory on each shift you work. About us Main Duties and Responsibilities Driver required to support the busy hospital in-house transport service operating from Royal Sussex County Hospital (Brighton) and Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath). Courier duties include multiple delivery and collections of pathology, pharmacy, medical records, pharmaceuticals and sterile services throughout East Sussex and West Sussex. All drivers are required to carry out electronic vehicle checks and complete necessary paperwork on a daily basis. General maintenance and cleaning of the vehicles is also compulsory on each shift you work. Communication The post holder will be required to work amongst a small team of drivers but predominantly alone. You will be responsible for reporting all vehicle defects to the relevant persons. You will come into contact with Trust staff, external stakeholders and members of the public. Vehicle safety and maintenance checks are key to the daily driving role. It is crucial to report any maintenance/defects/damage immediately. Please see job description and person specs for full details "}