Transport Driver

Transport drivers must be capable of working on their own initiative, re-planning and adjusting routes as required in the event of changing conditions in order to be able to meet deadlines and timescales.

Drivers must have a friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with patients, clients, colleagues and the public in order to complete daily tasks.

he post holder will contribute to the provision of an efficient transport service to Atlas’ clients, primarily to NHS properties in Blackpool and surrounding districts.
Transport Drivers must be capable of working on their own initiative, re-planning and adjusting routes as required in the event of changing conditions in order to be able to meet deadlines and timescales.
Transport Drivers must have a friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with patients, clients, colleagues and the public in order to complete daily tasks.

The post holder is expected to ensure that their behaviour is consistent with Atlas values at all times and is expected to:
Support the aims and vision of the Company.

Act with honesty and integrity at all times.

Be a positive ambassador for Atlas.

Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct

Value and respect colleagues.

Work with others to develop and improve the services of the Company.

Uphold Atlas’ commitment to equality and diversity.

Take personal responsibility for their words, deed and actions and the quality of the service they deliver.

Always behave appropriately and professionally, particularly when representing Atlas.

The post holder is expected to ensure that their behavior is consistent with Atlas values at all times and is expected to:
Support the aims and vision of the Company.

Act with honesty and integrity at all times.

Be a positive ambassador for Atlas.

Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct

Value and respect colleagues.

Work with others to develop and improve the services of the Company.

Uphold Atlas’ commitment to equality and diversity.

Take personal responsibility for their words, deed and actions and the quality of the service they deliver.

Always behave appropriately and professionally, particularly when representing Atlas.

**The post holder will**:
Transport
- Collection and distribution of confidential items such as, case notes and medical records.
- Collection and delivery of pathology specimens and blood products to various sites, across our footprint, as per our clients’ instructions.
- Responsible for the signature and safe delivery of prescription books.
- Responsible for the signature, checking and safe delivery of Controlled Drugs to different NHS and private sites as dictated by the pharmacy department.
- Carriage and Transportation of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products to varied client locations, including private address, hospices, nursing homes and HM Prisons.
- Carriage and Transportation of Radioactive Materials. Completion of associated paperwork, in accordance with current legislation.
- Collection and carriage of mail, sorting, distribution, and delivery to and for our clients across our footprint.
- Carriage and Transportation of furniture and equipment, as per the requirements of our clients. With assistance if these are large or heavy and require a two-man lift.
- Deliver various items to and from specified locations, to and from client locations, across our footprint, as per the requirements of our clients.
- Plan routes daily to complete the daily tasks, considering road and traffic conditions.
- Complete time sheets, daily vehicle log sheets and any other necessary administration documents.

Portering
- Collection and delivery of domiciliary laundry to and from client locations, across our footprint, as per the requirements of our clients.
- Completing ad hoc requests for furniture, beds, racks/shelves, waste in and around the hospitals.
- Checking for condemned items, checking a movement of goods request has been completed and if chargeable, details have been provided to transport dept.
- Disposing of condemned items as instructed.

Vehicles
- Carry out cleaning, daily maintenance, routine safety checking of vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy and legal.

**Please Note**:
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from
time to time in the light of changing circumstances and following discussions with the post holder.