Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 318-25-T0544
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trustwide
- Town
- Gloucestershire
- Salary
- £12.51 (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 04/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Pathology Drivers, Band 2
Band 2
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest employer in the county, we’re proud to provide outstanding acute, elective, and specialist services to over 650,000 people across our county. Whether you’re just beginning your NHS journey or taking the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in innovation, research, and transformation, with over 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our two district hospitals.
You can expect a welcoming and supportive culture and you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues who care deeply about teamwork, development, and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to help you grow in your career. Gloucestershire has the perfect mix of culture, countryside, and community. With excellent schools, transport links, and access to award-winning green spaces, it’s a great place to live and work.
We value the diversity of our workforce and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
We are looking for Bank Van Drivers to join the General Services Team to cover a variety of routes within the County and further afield.
You will be expected to take part in the 24/7 service provided by the team. These duties involve week-end, bank holiday or overnight shifts (paid at an enhanced rate). You will work out of Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
The Trust uses leased vehicles, and it is a requirement of the lease that the successful applicants must be over 21 years of age, with a clean driver’s licence and at least one years driving experience.
The candidates should also be in good health (some lifting is required), and have good communication skills. A medical assessment will be required. Full training will be given.
This post is particularly suited to someone who would like an interesting and rewarding job.
Main duties of the job
Duties include collecting specimens from the Surgeries and delivering sample bottles and results.
In addition, the Shuttle services include transportation of medical notes, pharmacy and sterile medical equipment.
All the duties are vital to supporting the care of patients not only in the Acute Hospitals, but in the wider health community.
Working for our organisation
The team comprises approx. 41 mainly part-time contracted Drivers, and 22 ‘Bank’ Drivers. All Drivers are trained on multiple routes to allow for ‘swaps’ to cover any gaps, and most are also trained in basic Laboratory and Transfusion tasks to allow them to work out-of-hours (including overnight).
Most of our team are people who are keen to work, but also want a good “work-life” balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties involve week-end, bank holiday or overnight working (all paid at an enhanced rate).
Shifts that are covered are based in both Cheltenham and Gloucester hospitals. Daytime shifts start from 7am and finish up to 10pm.
Please see the attached job description for more information.
Contact Details
Claire Langley (Administration Manager)
0300 422 4056
Alternative number is 0300 422 4080.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Successful Applicants must be over 21 years of age
- Full Drivers license and at least one year's of driving experience
- The candidates should also be in good health
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work equally well alone or as part of a team
- Good administration and organisational skills including time management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Langley
- Job title
- Administration Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 4056
- Additional information
Alternative number is 0300 422 4080.
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