Relief Driver

We now have a vacancy for a Relief Driver to work full time at Salford Royal Hospital.

We are looking for a dynamic person to help support the Transport Service including monitoring daily schedules, the moving of equipment including samples, notes, stores, pharmacy and any other ad/hoc requests between hospital clinics and sites. This could include transporting patients to home addresses, nursing homes etc. The service runs schedules run will run Monday - Sunday and there is a need to know all schedules to cover if the need arises.

Applicants will need to be age 25 and over.

To provide a quality service to all patients, visitors and staff throughout the Trust, by carrying out a wide range of duties, including moving and handling, driving and security in a professional manner observing all health and safety and departmental codes of practice and procedures.

You will require previous driving experience and will have to drive a range of commercial fleet vehicles ranging from small ford connect vans, minibuses/ambulance and 3.5t tail lifts.

Previous driving experience

Good geographical knowledge

Manual handling is essential.

People skills

Required to handle heavy object and /or patients.

Basic IT skills

Understanding of the trust values

Required to undertake prolonged concentration.

From time be exposed to unpleasant working conditions or hazards.

Must be very flexible towards hours & duties within the Transport department.

We’re thrilled you’re thinking of joining us

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.