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From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Pharmacy Delivery Driver to join our busy Hospital Pharmacy team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of medicines, medical supplies, and pharmacy stock across Patients homes, hospital sites, community clinics, and other healthcare locations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in providing excellent customer service, and understands the importance of accuracy and professionalism within a healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide a fully scheduled comprehensive courier service for the pharmacy department to patients and healthcare services in the local area.
2. To ensure timely and accurate deliveries, following pharmacy standard operating procedures
3. To collect and deliver general and medicine supplies throughout the Trust and other designated sites (including internal medicines deliveries).
4. Communicate with pharmacy staff regarding delivery schedules and any other issues
5. Be a named driver and therefore hold a UK full clean driving licence.
6. To load and unload the vehicles as required, ensuring fridge lines and controlled drugs are stored and secured in keeping with standard operating procedures
7. To carry out daily maintenance checks of the vehicle
8. To complete vehicle log sheets and daily delivery logs.
9. To maintain and keep the vehicle clean and tidy, inside and out.
10. To ensure that at all times the vehicle is being driven within the requirements of the Road Traffic Act
Speed limits
Roadworthy
Weight/passengers carried
Tax, insurance and permits
Appropriate driving licence
MOT/plating
Rest periods and driving hours maximum as applicable
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Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of a Trust-wide pharmacy home delivery service for medicines and other healthcare products. Safely operate a delivery vehicle to transport pharmacy products to various locations, maintaining product integrity and required audit trails. Manage multi-drop routes efficiently to optimize delivery schedules.
About the employer
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Advert text from James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, published on NHS Jobs. Read the original advert.
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