Band 2 Facilities Non-Patient Transport Driver inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
TUE 3 DEC 2024
The position requires drivers to be courteous, helpful, and maintain confidentiality while interacting with patients, staff, and visitors. High-quality standards and a professional demeanor are crucial, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a motivated team. This role provides a valuable opportunity for drivers to enhance their skills and gain experience in a dynamic healthcare environment. Flexibility in working shifts and the potential to assist in various departments may also be required.
This post is an exciting experience for a qualified driver to take on. Our transport drivers use a wide range of Trust vehicles from electric tugs, tail lift box vans and shuttle buses to provide a varied supportive role to clinical and non-clinical teams. As well as gaining experience with a range of vehicles, this position will allow the successful applicant to expand their knowledge and connections within the trust.
This role is suitable for drivers with the ability to work in a safe, courteous and confidential manner whilst following Trust Policy. We provide pre-determined routes in a fully equipped vehicle. Before starting their journey, the job holder must simply comply with safety checks and ensure their vehicle is supplied with fuel.
This is a great opportunity for drivers looking to gain experience working in a motivated team with a diverse range of colleagues.
It is essential applicants hold a Valid Certificate of Professional Competence.
Applicants must also have a Valid Passenger Carrying Vehicle Licence.
It is also desirable that drivers hold a C1 Classification on their licence.
If you feel you have the skills and attributes, then apply today and be part of the team at UHB!
A transport driver is required to be helpful and respectful to patients' staff and visitors whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. They will maintain high quality standards and will always conduct themselves in a professional manner. They will share best practice to promote and improve the transport service.
The post will include the movement of employees, beds, trolleys and wheelchairs around the hospital sites and the movement of items i.e. Furniture, post, specimens, patient notes, medical records, procurement stores items etc.
As and when required the post holder may work shifts in any area/location of the Trust and may be asked to carry out duties in other departments within the Facilities Directorate.
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