Pathology Driver and Stores Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
Pathology Stores and Logistics, based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, is looking for 2 new drivers / stores assistants to join our team for a fixed 12 month period.
The roles will operate on a fortnightly rotation pattern; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 - 4:30 and the week after Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30 - 4:30. There may be opportunity for overtime shifts
Some flexibility on the rota may be possible (please call if you would like to discuss)
Clean driving license and good communication skills essential.
Main duties of the job
The role involves driving a Pathology VW caddy van on one of our 10 routes across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, collecting patient pathology samples from GP surgeries. Plus, working in our Pathology Stores department receiving deliveries, picking and packing orders
The post holder will need to and maintain patient confidentiality at all times and be able to manage their own time when driving. Lifting and handling of laboratory materials will be required.
Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role.
About us
About usWorking for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,being a great place to work,partnerships for impact, andresearch and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,we are proud,we are inclusive, andwe are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trus
Job responsibilities
- Ensuring van checks are performed before driving.
- Providing a morning and afternoon sample collection run to various pre-agreed GP surgeries / hospitals.
- Deliver pathology consumables to GP surgeries.
- Safely transporting patients samples to the Leicester Royal Infirmary Pathology laboratories, following agreed processes.
- Receiving and booking in deliveries to the Pathology Stores.
- Use of an electronic stock system to book stock in and out of Pathology Stores.
- Package stock for distribution to GP surgeries.
- Deliver orders within the Leicester Royal Pathology departments.
- Decanting liquid nitrogen ( training given).
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current clean driving license
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to work alone / use own initiative
Role Specific Requirements
Essential
- Lifting and handling experience
Experience
Essential
- 1 year experience in a driving role
Desirable
- Good knowledge of the Leicestershire area
Communication skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make on the spot decisions
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to keep to deadlines
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Treat all individuals with dignity and respect
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
