Greater Glasgow and Clyde Driving Service - Driver

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. 

There are two fulltime, permanent posts of 37 hours per week available, with a shift pattern of 5 days over 7.

These positions will cover a wide of shifts across a 24 hour period over 7 days a week including bank holidays.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde provide a wide range of transport services. The role of a driver is a key element of the day to day operation. This role requires drivers to drive up to 7.5t vehicles so cat C1 is essential as is a DCPC and Digital Tachograph card is required. Some of the duties and responsibilities will include:

• Pharmaceutical Deliveries
• Daily Vehicle checks before and after use

• Follow work schedules as instructed
• Use of loading trolleys, sack barrows and tail lifts
• Attend regular training
• Some heavy lifting
• Report any faults to supervisor
• Use equipment only as instructed
• Work in a safe manner and give consideration to others around you
• Ensure all statutory and Divisional procedures are followed

There is a need to attend regular driver training and assessments to ensure NHS GGC drivers are competent and safe whilst carrying out their duties. The physical demands of the job can be quite demanding and staff will spend most of their time sitting driving, lifting and handling of goods/equipment will be required

The nature of the job requires staff to work to work schedules.

For more information, please contact: Helen Heron, helen.heron4@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

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