Pathology Courier Driver; Bank

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

The closing date is 29 October 2026

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Bank Pathology Courier

An opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Directorate. We are looking to recruit Bank Pathology Couriers within the Pathology Department.

The post holder will be required to be available on request to cover annual leave and other absences of the Pathology Courier staff.

An opportunity has arisen within the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service who are looking to recruit a part time Pathology Courier.

The post holder must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a current driving license.

They need to be able to work to a tight schedule and must have a good knowledge of the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire areas.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

For further information on this post lease see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Antony Durose (see contact details).

• Experience of working in a team and alone
• 2 Years driving experience
• Has experience in courier / delivery driving in the North Staffordshire area
• Previous experience collecting diagnostic samples.

• Work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Communicate effectively and accurately with all levels of staf

• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust