Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Transport Courier (TTA)

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Support Staff
GBP 0 - 23,615 per year

Posted 2 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2412504


Job summary

Are you someone who enjoys driving, working independently, and making a real difference to patient care? We are looking for a reliable and motivated Transport Courier (TTA) to join our team at Torbay Hospital.

In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in supporting healthcare services across South Devon by ensuring essential pharmacy items are delivered safely, professionally, and on time.

What you'll be doing:

  • Collecting pharmacy items from Torbay Hospital and other designated locations.
  • Delivering medications and related pharmacy supplies to patients' homes, GP surgeries, and healthcare locations across the Trust area.
  • Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely, securely, and within agreed timescales.
  • Providing a courteous and professional service while representing the Trust in the community.
  • Supporting the efficient movement of a variety of items between Trust locations when required.

What we're looking for:

  • A confident and responsible driver with a full UK driving licence.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • A friendly and professional approach to customer service.
  • The ability to work independently and manage a busy delivery schedule.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a tangible difference to patients and healthcare services throughout South Devon every day.

If you enjoy being on the road, take pride in delivering an excellent service, and want a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • As a courier to transport pharmacy items, goods, equipment, correspondence and stores, together with urine, blood and other bodily fluids, tissue samples and between hospitals, health centres, clinics, GP surgeries and patient home addresses across the Trust area.
  • Because of the nature of the specimens/confidential paperwork carried, and the area covered, it is essential that the courier drivers have to run to very tight schedules. The job holder must have a high awareness of the department's assets, which may be used in carrying out the daily duties.
  • Participate in a rota system covering any shift required by the Management.
  • TTA delivery driver collect pharmacy items and then deliver in a timely way to home addresses and surgeries across the Trust area in an appropriate and timely manner.
About us

Based within our busy Transport Department, you'll join a team of four dedicated TTA Delivery Drivers who provide an essential courier service across South Devon. With five established courier routes and a service that is continually evolving, you'll play a key role in helping us adapt and innovate to ensure patients and healthcare teams receive the support they need, when they need it.

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Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details
Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-8264093-MUEC

Job locations

Transport Department

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

  • All post, packages, x-rays, patient notes, prescription boxes, medical electronic equipment.
  • HSDU collect and deliver all sterile and unclean medical instruments, family planning, dental and theatre operating packs.
  • BLOOD collect and deliver blood as required and keep safe. In the event of a spillage follow Trusts procedures and use the blood spillage kit provided.
  • PHARMACY Locked pharmacy boxes, prescription drugs for patients, various packs of drugs, controlled drugs (CDs) which have to be signed for by registered nurse, patient or nominated person, monthly emergency drug boxes, saline solution, sterile water and liquid food for patients.
  • PATHOLOGY collect and deliver blood, urine, swab and stool samples. This may include hazardous samples (suspect Hepatitis, HIV etc) keep in metal box provided, away from all other articles in vehicle.
  • Delivery of all pathology stores to outlying areas
  • Collection & delivery of Cytoxic drugs in special containers (signed for at both pick-up and drop off points).
  • Collection & storage of confidential waste.
  • Deliver boxes of blank prescription pads.
Job description
Job responsibilities

  • All post, packages, x-rays, patient notes, prescription boxes, medical electronic equipment.
  • HSDU collect and deliver all sterile and unclean medical instruments, family planning, dental and theatre operating packs.
  • BLOOD collect and deliver blood as required and keep safe. In the event of a spillage follow Trusts procedures and use the blood spillage kit provided.
  • PHARMACY Locked pharmacy boxes, prescription drugs for patients, various packs of drugs, controlled drugs (CDs) which have to be signed for by registered nurse, patient or nominated person, monthly emergency drug boxes, saline solution, sterile water and liquid food for patients.
  • PATHOLOGY collect and deliver blood, urine, swab and stool samples. This may include hazardous samples (suspect Hepatitis, HIV etc) keep in metal box provided, away from all other articles in vehicle.
  • Delivery of all pathology stores to outlying areas
  • Collection & delivery of Cytoxic drugs in special containers (signed for at both pick-up and drop off points).
  • Collection & storage of confidential waste.
  • Deliver boxes of blank prescription pads.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
  • Full UK driving licence
Desirable
  • C1 driving licence
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of driving based work
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own work load
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Person Specification
Training
Essential
  • Full UK driving licence
Desirable
  • C1 driving licence
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of driving based work
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own work load
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Transport Department

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Transport Department

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)