Role Summary
This provides essential support across Devon, ensuring the safe and timely collection and delivery of pharmacy supplies, medical specimens, mail, PPE, equipment, and general stores.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting patient care and operational services by maintaining efficient transport services between NHS locations and partner sites.
When applying, please specify whether you're based near Exeter or Barnstaple in your supporting statement.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to work independently, manage their workload effectively, and handle confidential items with professionalism.
Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to delivering a reliable service are essential.
Previous driving or delivery experience and knowledge of local routes would be advantageous but full training will be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in providing a high-quality service that supports the smooth running of NHS operations and patient care.
For those travelling from Exeter to North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) travel time and a vehicle may be available.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in delivering a high-quality service, and wants to contribute directly to the smooth running of NHS services and the delivery of patient care.
Why Join the EFM Bank?
- Opportunity to support vital NHS services
- Experience across hospital non-patient transport
- Work as part of friendly, supportive teams
- Full training provided
- Opportunities to work in other EFM departments
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable, punctual and flexible individuals
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to follow procedures and work accurately
- Team players with good communication skills
- Commitment to maintaining high standards in a healthcare environment
Working Pattern: Transport, Monday -Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 or 09:00 – 17:00, depending on dates available to cover.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Rosina Northcott, Estates & Facilities Admin Team Leader on rduh.EFMbank@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
