The closing date is 2nd Aug 2026
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Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within our Courier department for a bank driver based at Yeovil District Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious individual to join our team. The Courier service operates a variety of runs around Somerset & Dorset either collecting or delivering samples & post or medication.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
The courier service delivers pharmaceutical drugs, medicines, post and other consumable supplies to Healthcare establishments throughout Somerset and Dorset. Courier drivers will be responsible for transporting these items to their destination within the designated time frames and recording the delivery on the trust tracking system
The courier driver will play a key role in ensuring that patients receive vital drugs and supplies in a timely manner.
If you have any questions, or want more information please contact the Operational Courier Manager
[email protected]
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Job description
The Facilities courier service delivers pharmaceutical drugs and medicines and other consumables and supplies to Healthcare establishments throughout Somerset and Dorset.
The courier/driver will play a key role in ensuring that patients on these sites receive vital drugs and supplies in a timely manner
To provide an efficient courier service for pharmacy drugs and medicines between Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and other health establishments across the counties of Somerset and Dorset
To include the collection of non-clinical waste from some establishments managed by Somerset Partnership NHS Trust, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust and other healthcare sites in Somerset and Dorset
A courier service to deliver and collect mail, specimens, vaccines, medical records and occasionally medical gases
To complete the daily maintenance of your vehicle, reporting faults and defects when found. Ensure your vehicle received its planned maintenance.
Comply with all SSL Policies and Procedures including (but not exclusively), Quality, Environmental Equality, Diversity, Safety, Human Resources and Financial.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
GCSE grade B or above in English and Maths or equivalent
Full, clean driving licence
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Desirable
Manual Handling training
Health & Safety training
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Experience
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Essential
Experience of driving in either a commercial or NHS setting
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Desirable
Experience of Health and Safety
Experience of Manual Handling
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Communicate effectively, with understanding, in a confident and friendly manner, in sometimes difficult situations
Evidence of movement of stock/loads and security implications
Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail when record-keeping and monitoring vehicle maintenance
Evidence of ability to deal with all aspects of driver awareness when driving
Ability to work as part of a team, using effective communication skills with colleagues
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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For help with your application, contact:
Victoria Roberts
[email protected]
01935606624
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 2
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Salary
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£12.92 Hourly
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Contract
Bank
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Working pattern
Part-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-BA-5531
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Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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