Logistic Driver

Overview

To provide a delivery and collection service of stores, pharmacy, post, medical records, and any other items agreed with the line manager around the hospital and the satellite sites. On occasions it may be requested to carry out collections and delivery of stores from General Practices, General Dental Practices, local hospitals, community hospitals and any other areas required. Pharmacy supplies, patients note, etc. from all sites associated with the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Collection and pick-up of Trust employees, visitors or persons who require transportation to meet operational needs for or on behalf of King9s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
• Perform administrative tasks by keeping accurate daily work logs in relation to goods transported and vehicles used to include any accident forms that will have to be completed.
• Ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy by doing a daily inspection of fuel, water, oil, tyres, lights, and any fluid leaks etc. The vehicles must be regularly kept clean and refuelled weekly using the fuel card supplied and return the receipt to the transport department. Follow the transport department guidance on breakdowns and reporting accidents.
• Portray a professional, polite, and courteous approach as representatives of King9s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
• Provide cover on any other route as and when required.
• Undertake any other duties as are determined by the needs of the department.
• To use analytical and judgemental skills to always carry out duties efficiently.

Context and Values

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King9s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King9s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone\'s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust\'s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.