Transport Driver

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to appoint 3 Transport Drivers on a permanent contract to carry out a daily scheduled service moving equipment, samples, notes, stores, pharmacy and any other ad-hoc requests between hospital clinics.

There is a need to move patients to home addresses, nursing homes and across all NCA sites etc. Schedules will run Monday to Sunday based on service requirements. There is a need to know all schedules to cover if the need arises.

You must have a pleasant manner and be able to communicate with other members of staff and the general public. You will need to be flexible towards the hours and duties within the Transport Department and be committed to work additional hours to meet contractual requirements. This means working on a rota system covering specific shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and the Christmas period.

Main Duties of the Job

You are required to have previous driving experience and will have to drive a range of commercial fleet vehicles ranging from small Ford Connect vans, minibuses, ambulances, and 3.5t tail lifts. Previous driving experience is necessary as is good geographical knowledge. Manual handling is essential and you will be required to handle heavy objects and/or patients.

You must be in possession of a current full clean driving licence.

You will have recent experience of driving goods vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes.

About Us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Date Posted

07 March 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

236-NCA-EA094-24-C

Job Locations

Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

Experience, Knowledge Essential

• Full driving UK licence & DCPC
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Able to plan work
• Work within a team
• Previous driving experience
• Smart appearance
• Excellent communication skills

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Employer's Website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/