Patient Supplies Driver
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £25,272 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO6 3LY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Specific Core Functions Carry out tasks, deliveries, and collections as per schedules, or as directed by the Transport Manager or Responsible Person, on Trust vehicles, and liaise with all colleagues to ensure an efficient service is provided. Drivers will be expected to be multi-skilled, to carry out multiple deliveries and collections and be able to cover all the various Transport schedules, as necessary for the benefit of the Trust. Must operate within the current legislation, Road Traffic Acts and Laws. Must maintain paperwork to meet legislation and Trust requirements (i.e., signing out /in vehicle Keys and fuel cards, daily entries of Domestic Logbooks, Tachographs, accident reporting, defect reporting, timesheets etc.) Must report all accidents, and any damage however minor, and complete accident report forms. Must carry out daily vehicle safety checks before using the vehicle and report all vehicle defects. Must ensure no unauthorised passengers are carried in any trust vehicle. Must keep assigned vehicle clean, inside, and out, at all times. To wear the uniform provided and clearly display identity/security badge, and wear issued protective clothing when required whilst carrying out duties. Be physically fit and able to assist in the movement of some heavy items, furniture, and equipment. To respect Trust and Patient confidentiality. To transport clinical notes, post, pharmacy, clinical specimens, and consumables in a safe and correct manner as and when required. Be prepared to turn out, when available for driving duties, in the event of a Major Incident, or Major Incident exercise. To ensure adherence to Transport Department and Trust policies and procedures Must complete regular staff training and awareness programmes. The post holder to take positive action to gain an understanding of sustainability and climate change and how the Trust is responding and lead on demonstrating a commitment to reducing the carbon and energy footprint for soft FM services. To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested, this may include responsibilities not normally covered on a day-to-day basis. For full job details, please refer to enclosed Job description.
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