Driver

Job summary This post is open to employees of the five LAASP organisations. By proceeding, you are confirming that you are a current employee of The Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals, Liverpool Women’s Hospital or The Walton Centre. We are recruiting a full‑time driver on a 37.5 hour contract, Monday to Sunday covering hours between 0600 and 0600. These roles cover shifts for linen delivery, specimen delivery and pharmacy deliveries to patient homes. Join our dedicated transport team to make a difference. As an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare services by transporting patients, medical supplies, medication, specimens and other transport‑related activities. Main duties of the job Delivering Medical Supplies: Ensure timely and secure delivery of medical supplies, equipment and medications to various NHS sites, including hospitals, clinics and patient homes. Vehicle Maintenance: Perform daily checks, including oil, fuel, tyre pressure and ensure the vehicle is clean and well‑stocked. Adhering to Safety Protocols: Follow strict health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of deliveries, pick‑ups, mileage and any incidents or issues encountered during duties. Assisting Patients: Provide assistance to patients with mobility issues, helping them enter and exit the vehicle safely and ensuring they are comfortable during transport. Communication: Communicate effectively with healthcare staff, patients and sometimes families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination. These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations. About us London University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities. Job responsibilities Keep accurate personal records, including timesheets. Manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections. Problem‑solve on‑site customer enquiries. Maintain the standard of service as agreed, keeping within timed schedules and working unsupervised. Plan own day‑to‑day work tasks. Supply delivery and collection services as laid down by current schedules. Deliveries and collections will include items such as case notes and internal post as per scheduled or non‑scheduled journeys. Keep documented reports associated with each journey – e.g., vehicle log sheets, mileage – to comply with transport regulations. Check the vehicle each day before use – fuel, oil, water, tyres, lights – and keep documented records, defect reports, and other required forms. Take the vehicle to the hire dealer for repairs, servicing and MOTs. Keep the vehicle clean, inside and out, to prevent dirt and cross‑contamination. Be responsible for safe loading and unloading of goods, observing health and safety guidelines, to prevent injury to self and others. Move case notes between sites as necessary, e.g., distribution and emergency movement to meet customer daily requirements. Maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with trust policies for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene. Communicate with other staff at various levels within the trust. Establish good working relationships with all customers to maintain the agreed level of service. Plan and prioritise workload appropriately. Keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occur outside the agreed schedule. Person specification – qualifications Clean driving licence for use up to 7.5 tonne weight. Person specification – skills Good driving practice, following road traffic regulations and being aware of all other road users, including pedestrians, to ensure safety of self and others. Effective communication with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner to maintain good working relationships. Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative. Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks. Ability to carry out manual handling. Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website. General information Date posted: 08 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 2 Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 287-CEF-341-25 Job location: Aintree Hospital, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL Employer details Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Aintree HospitalLongmoor Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Employer’s website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr