Pharmacy Delivery Driver

Pharmacy at Spring Gardens prides itself in delivering excellence in healthcare through its dedicated team members.

We are looking for a Pharmacy Delivery Driver who has a caring nature with an excellent attitude and dedication to represent Pharmacy at Spring Gardens when delivering medication to our patients and visiting local surgeries.

****The applicant will be required to use their own vehicle for deliveries. Mileage will be paid. Only apply if this is possible for you.****

As a Pharmacy at Spring Gardens driver you will be playing an active part in your community, and be that regular friendly face to our patients who have trouble getting out and about.

For this role you will be required to remain flexible on a day-to-day basis in order to meet the needs of the pharmacy, this may mean shift patterns may vary depending on daily requirements. The applicant needs to be able to work effectively under pressure in order to ensure deliveries reach the customer in the defined time period.

We are looking for an individual that is flexible, personable and professional who will be the face of Pharmacy at Spring Gardens on the road.

Your main responsibility will be to promptly and conscientiously deliver and collect prescriptions and/or items to private houses, nursing and residential homes.

Hours of work:

Tuesday to Saturday - 2 to 3 days a week from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

NOTE: ***HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS***

Additional Core Duties:

* Complete and maintain all paperwork/documents required by Pharmacy at Spring Gardens.

* Attention to detail is paramount as you will be responsible for ensuring that prescription items are delivered in line with the company’s regulated procedures.

* You must always be smartly presented for work.

* You will need a clean UK driving licence

* You will need to be able to use an handheld phone with a program for booking out deliveries and route optimisation.

* Ideally have a good local knowledge to assist you with navigating and planning your workload by establishing the shortest route and maintain a schedule.

* At all times maintain absolute patient confidentiality.

* Be prepared to cover the work of colleagues when they are absent through annual leave or illness.

* Maintains safe operation and clean appearance by complying with organisation operational policies, procedures, and standards, as well as state and local driving rules and regulations.

* The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check.

Skills Required:

* The applicant will need excellent communication skills to ensure information is passed to the customer correctly and relay information back to our Pharmacy team accurately.

*You will support the Pharmacy team, ensuring deliveries reach the correct patient with reasonable promptness. It is essential that medications are delivered responsibly and securely.

*You will need good organisational skills to enable you to plan your route efficiently.

At Pharmacy at Spring Gardens you will enjoy a uniquely rewarding career by really making a difference with the local community. You’ll work hard but be recognised for your contribution and be able to keep a healthy work-life balance.

Please note that Pharmacy at Spring Gardens reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £10.45 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2023
Reference ID: PharmacyDriver