Driver - Decontamination Services
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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Driver - Decontamination Services
The closing date is 15 November 2026
Job summary
To provide an efficient courier service for the Decontamination Services Department.To include delivery and collection of records and reusable medical devices.
To provide a courier service which delivers and collects records and reusable medical devices within the trust and from various healthcare establishments and acute Trusts such as Salisbury, Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Southampton on a routine and ad hoc basis.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
o Sorting, delivery and collection of records and reusable medical devices
o Responsibility for reporting any faults and defects to your vehicle
o Responsibility for the daily maintenance of your vehicle
o Ensuring vehicle receives its planned maintenance
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
405-26-ACS505DDS
Job locations
Sterile Services Department - Dorset County Hospital
Williams Ave
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provides support and assistance to new or less experienced staff within the department by demonstrating job duties, safe working practices, vehicle checks, delivery procedures & local working arrangements.
- May assist with the induction of new staff by explaining departmental procedures, health and safety requirements, infection prevention guidance, manual handling practices, and use of equipment relevant to the role.
- Acts as a point of reference for less experienced colleagues in relation to routine day to-day duties.
Job responsibilities
- Provides support and assistance to new or less experienced staff within the department by demonstrating job duties, safe working practices, vehicle checks, delivery procedures & local working arrangements.
- May assist with the induction of new staff by explaining departmental procedures, health and safety requirements, infection prevention guidance, manual handling practices, and use of equipment relevant to the role.
- Acts as a point of reference for less experienced colleagues in relation to routine day to-day duties.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full Clean UK Driving licence
Desirable
- GCSE (grade C or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of local area
- Some experience of working within a Healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of staff at all levels.
- Experience in managing workload to meet deadlines and standards.
- Experience of driving passenger and / or light goods vehicle
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of managing own workload
- Ability to lift and carry loads
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with the general public and colleagues across a range of issues
- Evidence of attention to detail and the ability to work without close supervision within broad procedural guidelines.
- An understanding of confidentiality and its place in the NHS
Education
Essential
- Full Clean UK Driving licence
Desirable
- GCSE (grade C or above) in English and Maths or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of local area
- Some experience of working within a Healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of staff at all levels.
- Experience in managing workload to meet deadlines and standards.
- Experience of driving passenger and / or light goods vehicle
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of managing own workload
- Ability to lift and carry loads
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with the general public and colleagues across a range of issues
- Evidence of attention to detail and the ability to work without close supervision within broad procedural guidelines.
- An understanding of confidentiality and its place in the NHS
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sterile Services Department - Dorset County Hospital
Williams Ave
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sterile Services Department - Dorset County Hospital
Williams Ave
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Business Manager - Decontamination Services
Carlo Biles
01305254907
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
405-26-ACS505DDS
Job locations
Sterile Services Department - Dorset County Hospital
Williams Ave
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
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