Dispensary Delivery Driver

Job Overview

Modality Partnership AWC Division has a part-time vacancy (10 hours per week) for a Dispensary Delivery driver. The postholder will be based at Haworth Medical Practice transporting medication stock and medical supplies between AWC Modality sites and safely deliver dispensed medication to patients in a timely manner.We are seeking dedicated postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Salary for this role is £12.21 per hour.

As an employee with us you can benefit from

Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme

Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Education and career pathways

Enhanced Family friendly policies

Flexible working

Wellbeing support and initiative

If you are interested in learning more, please read on.

Main duties of the job

The role is an all-rounded role: the postholder will need to provide a professional & efficient delivery service, meeting the demands & needs of medication and medical supplies across AWC Modality sites. Must be detail-oriented to keep track of deliveries, record orders, and confirm recipient identity (patient or practice site representative). Must obtain signatures from relevant recipients (nurse, practice manager, patient) upon delivery of medication or medical supplies. Must read and adhere to AWC Modality 'Dispensary SOPs' related to the delivery service, including an understanding of cold chain / controlled drug requirements for delivery. Work closely with the Dispensary team to ensure a safe & efficient service is provided for delivery of stock to practice sites and dispensed medication to patients when required. To load and unload medication supplies in an organised and safe manner, and in accordance with Dispensary SOPs. Ensure vehicle is locked at all times when not in use, and no medication is left in the vehicle overnight.

Overview of your organisation

We are one of the largest GP super-partnerships in the UK, serving over 450,000 patients and with a workforce of We are unique, we are always looking at ways to improve our delivery of services through the implementation of new and innovative solutions that we can scale across the organisation. Your job is to work directly with key stakeholders to help us to harmonise ways of working and improve working practices to improve patient and staff satisfaction.

All employees are welcomed to take enrol in our employee benefits scheme and NHS pension scheme. We are committed to developing our people through education and career pathways and who align to our organisational values of CARE.

Modality Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.

Job Description

Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role.

Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of medication stock and medical supplies between AWC Modality sites, including the secure delivery of dispensed medication to patients, as well as the secure transfer of medical records and documents between AWC Modality Partnership locations

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proving a professional & efficient delivery service, meeting the demands & needs of medication and medical supplies across AWC Modality sites.
• Must be detail-oriented to keep track of deliveries, record orders, and confirm recipient identity (patient or practice site representative).
• Must obtain signatures from relevant recipients (nurse, practice manager, patient) upon delivery of medication or medical supplies.
• Must read and adhere to AWC Modality 'Dispensary SOPs' related to the delivery service, including an understanding of cold chain / controlled drug requirements for delivery.
• Work closely with the Dispensary team to ensure a safe & efficient service is provided for delivery of stock to practice sites and dispensed medication to patients when required.
• To load and unload medication supplies in an organised and safe manner, and in accordance with Dispensary SOPs.
• Ensure vehicle is locked at all times when not in use, and no medication is left in the vehicle overnight.
• Other ad hoc duties as deemed appropriate for the role and to support service expansion
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the scope of the role and within your skill set as requested.

NB: This job description outlines the key duties that are expected of you within the role of 'Delivery Driver', although it is not an exhaustive list. It may be amended in line with experience, business requirements and as a result of any future organisational change.

You will love this job if you have a passion for driving and interacting with managers ensuring stock and medical supplies between AWC Modality sites are safely deliver

If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge, we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded people.

Please note Modality Partnership reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment

Vaccinations

As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement.

Right to work checks

All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to work in the UK at the interview stage.

References

References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer.

Employment history

You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Person Specification: What are the minimum requirements all candidates need to meet?

Qualifications and Experience: We require high performing team members to join our team with:

• Full UK Driver's License (Clean)
• Delivery driver experience: 1 year (required)
• English Language Skills (Level 2 / GCSE equivalent)
• Business Driver Insurance (covered)
• Fitness to drive - including declaration of any medical condition(s)
• Good communication
• Excellent safe driving
• Organisation
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity / Safe handling & lifting

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21 per week

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person