Driver - LWH Blood Courier - Transport and Logistics

• Safely transport patients between designated locations on site
• Assist patients in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicles
• Ensure all wheelchair securing and strapping procedures are followed correctly
• Provide a high standard of care, safety, and professionalism at all times, NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include:
• Cross site transportation:
  
  Driving and adhering to all road laws. Safe and efficient cross site transportation of staff.
• Vehicle Maintenance:
  
  Performing regular checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked.
• Adhering to Safety Protocols:
  
  Following strict health and safety guidelines.
• Record Keeping:
  
  Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick‑ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties.
• Assisting staff:
  
  Providing assistance to staff with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport.
• Communication:
  
  Communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination.
• Physically fit and able to handle wheelchairs and mobility equipment
• Good customer service skills with a patient and caring approach
• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding passenger safety
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently

Liverpool 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. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.

Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.