Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Ability
Work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Skills and Ability
Communicate effectively and accurately with all levels of staf
- Personal Qualitites
Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in a team and alone
- Knowledge and Experience
2 Years driving experience
- Knowledge and Experience
Has experience in courier / delivery driving in the North Staffordshire area
- Knowledge and Experience
Previous experience collecting diagnostic samples.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Bank Pathology Courier
An opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Directorate. We are looking to recruit Bank Pathology Couriers within the Pathology Department.
The post holder will be required to be available on request to cover annual leave and other absences of the Pathology Courier staff.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen within the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service who are looking to recruit a part time Pathology Courier.
The post holder must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a current driving license.
They need to be able to work to a tight schedule and must have a good knowledge of the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this post lease see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Antony Durose (see contact details).
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This advert is for Pathology Courier Driver (Bank) with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Driver role. The advertised salary is £24,465 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Bank. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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