Job summary
- Main area
- Transport
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7901162-MAR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Minibus Driver
Band 2
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are looking for minibus drivers to join our in-house team who provide a staff park and ride service across our sites. All applicants must hold a D1 entitlement on their licence
Permanent, full time: 37.5 hours per week
Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Due to the role not meeting sponsorship, if you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Main duties of the job
Currently, the service provides a park and ride service for all Trust employed staff between the hours of 6am and 11pm Monday to Friday. Hours are worked on a rotational basis working 1 week early and then 1 week late shifts.
Additional hours may be required to meet the needs of our hospitals on an as and when required basis.
Drivers will be required to maintain the cleanliness of both the inside and outside of their vehicle and will be required to complete basic maintenance checks and necessary paperwork in line with vehicle compliance policy and procedure
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description and Personal Specification for more details on main responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
You will be required to work amongst a small team of drivers but predominantly alone. You will come into contact with Trust staff mainly but on occasion external stakeholders and members of the public.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence in D1 Entitlement
Desirable criteria
- CPC Qualification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Skills
Essential criteria
- Develop and maintain communications with clients and staff from a range of backgrounds.
- Able to make judgments about Service Delivery issues. Find and suggest solutions
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good geographical knowledge of Sussex
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lyndon Baptiste
- Job title
- Transport Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07702295096
- Additional information
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